Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
Information about Wills by Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE).
Assistive Devices Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies.
Assistive Devices Program for Mobility Devices
Canada Revenue Agency Seniors
Topics/services specifically for seniors on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts
Information from the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is part of the Family Justice Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario, Canada. The Office is responsible for protecting mentally incapable people, protecting the public’s interest in charities, searching for heirs, investing perpetual care funds, and dealing with dissolved corporations
Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
Links to information on the Old Age Security Program and the CPP including general, benefit, and payment information as well as fact sheets.
Powers of Attorney and “Living Wills” 
Publication by the Ontario Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.
Seniors’ Guide to Programs and Services
The Family Care Office does not endorse any of the organizations listed here, and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the statements and/or the quality of services provided by these organizations.
Resource for U of T employees and their dependents
Call the Employee and Family Assistance Program — LifeWorks for personal and in-depth assistance with your elder care concern.
LifeWorks has Family Support Services under which eldercare support is included.
- Receive an immediate needs assessment and customized family resource packages.
- Their specialists can speak directly with the elderly person as part of your needs assessment and provide information on arranging an independent provider for an in-home assessment.
- Obtain resources pertaining to home care services, understanding long term care and other housing options, dementia care, end-of-life care, and legal referrals for Wills and Powers of Attorney.
To start, call 1-855-597-2110.
You may also register and create an online account to access the LifeWorks App or website. Find your LifeWorks invitation code in your email or request a code. This will give you access to additional eldercare resources.