Health Care
- Most of the costs for approved drug prescriptions are covered under the Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB) program if you or your loved one are 65 or older.
- A wide array of health care benefits are also provided to war vets by the War Veterans Allowance.
- If you or your loved one have a long-term physical disability you/they can apply to the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for financial support for equipment or supplies ranging from home oxygen to wheelchairs to hearing aids.
- There are no specific provincial dental program for seniors, although some community health clinics offer free care and some dental hygiene schools as well as offer reduced prices in their student clinics. Call 2-1-1 to find out what is available in your area.
Home Care
For health care or personal support in your home, the first step is to contact a Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). Call 2-1-1 to find your local CCAC. CCAC staff will coordinate in-home services such as nursing, personal support, physiotherapy, or medical supplies and equipment. Both 2-1-1 and CCACs can also refer you to additional support services such as:
- Homemaking
- Caregiver relief
- Friendly visiting
- Home maintenance and repair services
- Snow removal services for seniors
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