Provides legal services to low income seniors living in the community in their own homes or in group living arrangements such as retirement homes, boarding homes and long term care facilities. Areas of law covered also include elder abuse, advance care planning, and consent and capacity.
Agencies on Aging
Organizations that advocate for older adult issues.
Legal Services, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
2 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3, Canada
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Who can access this service: None
Open to all aged 60 and older as well as younger persons with cognitive deficits or physical disabilities who reside in long term care or retirement homes.
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Hamilton Council on Aging Education & Advocacy
Work: 905-777-3837 x12434
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Who can access this service: None
Open to all
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Non-profit charitable organization working to improve life for older adults in Hamilton.
Areas of focus include:
- working to implement Hamilton’s Plan for an Age Friendly City
- reducing social isolation
- improving access to programs, services, and financial entitlements for older adults
- working to eliminate the abuse of older persons
- presenting workshops to seniors that promote healthy aging
Empowering Dementia-Friendly Communities Workshops
Work: 905-920-7705
88 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9, Canada
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Who can access this service: None
Open to all
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Provides free training on how to build inclusive communities for people living with dementia. Teaches how to improve services and environments for people living with dementia. Can be completed by any business, organization, community group or individual.
Educational Workshops to Support Positive Aging and Well-being
Work: 905-777-3837 x12238
88 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to Seniors 55+
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Presents workshops to seniors that promote healthy aging. Workshops include:
- Let’s Get Moving program (4 Part Series)
- Positive Aging (6 Part Series)
- Navigating the Healthcare System (3 Part Series)
All workshops are interactive, planned and facilitated by older adults who are volunteers of the Hamilton Council on Aging (HCoA). They run approximately 60-90 minutes in length.