RCMP Guide
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police guide is for seniors, their family members, care-givers, friends, and anyone else who may find it useful. It is not meant to include everything but tries to answer some common concerns when it comes to seniors’ safety and security. The goal is to raise awareness of seniors’ safety issues to improve their quality of life. Click below to open the pdf guidebook:
English and French
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/seniors-guidebook-safety-and-security
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fr/guide-securite-a-lintention-des-aines
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors
Find information on resources available for seniors in Ontario, including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing, driving and staying safe:
English and French
https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-programs-and-services-seniors
https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/guide-des-programmes-et-services-pour-les-personnes-agees
Power of Attorney/Wills
See below a guide from the province of Ontario’s “Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee” which provides Powers of Attorney and Living Wills common questions and answers:
English and French
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/livingwillqa.pdf
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/french/family/pgt/poa.pdf
The province of Ontario contains instructions and forms for a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care.
English and French
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/poa.pdf
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/french/family/pgt/poa.pdf
