Health

Assistive Devices program: this program from the Ontario government can provide help to pay for assistive device equipment and supplies

Go for it! A guide to choosing and using assistive devices: Health Canada guide covering issues seniors, veterans, individuals with a disability and their caregivers need to consider before starting the process of obtaining assistive devices

Home oxygen: if you qualify for Ontario's Assistive Devices program, you may also get help paying for home oxygen therapy

Tetra Society of North America: innovative solutions for people with physical disabilities to overcome environmental barriers, providing greater independence, quality of life, and inclusion.

MROO wants to make it easier for our members to find local updates and resources to help them during the pandemic. We’ve assembled a list of websites with useful information and organized them by MROO Zone. If you’re not sure what zone you live in, please see MROO’s Zone Maps 

Aging with confidence: Ontario's action plan for seniors: Ontario government's plan to support seniors at all stages of life, so that they can remain independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected

Canada's health care system: Health Canada overview of Canada's health care system (Medicare)

Demand a Plan: Canadian Medical Association initiative to develop a new health care strategy for seniors in Canada

Get coverage for prescription drugs: you may qualify for prescription drug coverage under Ontario's Drug Benefit program

Introduction to older adults and substance abuse: age-specific approaches to managing substance abuse from the National Initiative for Care of the Elderly

Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities: this group is focused on ensuring that older adults with developmental disabilities enjoy the same service and support as every senior in Ontario

Brain Health Assessment by Cogniciti: a free, private assessment tool clinically researched by Baycrest Health Sciences to help you determine if you should seek medical help regarding your memory.

Alzheimer Society of Ontario: Founded in 1983, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO) is the province's leading care and research charity committed to helping people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

CAMH: Learn the signs, symptoms, definitions and other important facts about mental illness conditions, disorders, substances, medications and therapies. CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services for patients of all ages and families, with Access CAMH as your centralized point of contact.

Dental Health for Seniors: the Canadian Dental Association has produced a comprehensive guide to maintaining good oral health as a senior.

Dental care for seniors: Learn how to access free, routine dental care for eligible seniors 65 years or older, through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The program is designed to support low-income seniors.

Canada Pension Plan disability benefits: you and your dependent children may be entitled to disability benefits through the CPP based on your contributions if you're disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis

Food safety for adults age 60 and older: Health Canada guidelines on how to avoid food poisoning

Guide to living a healthy lifestyle for seniors: an article by Active Life Choices for Older Adults (ALCOA) on how to incorporate healthy habits into your life as you age

Strength training for older adults: article on building strength and endurance by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

Tetra Society of North America: innovative solutions for people with physical disabilities to overcome environmental barriers, providing greater independence, quality of life, and inclusion

The necessity of exercise for older people: one of a series of articles published by Active Life Choices for Older Adults (ALCOA)

Alzheimer Society Canada: support for those living with dementia and those who care for them

Canadian Association for Long Term Care: CALTC is a national organization of provincial associations and long term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada

Canadian Home Care Association: CHCA is dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports to enable people to safely stay in their homes

Canadian Red Cross: home care services: personal support and homemaking services for seniors and those recovering from illness or injury

VON Canada: provides innovative clinical, personal and social support to people in their own homes and communities

Cataracts: details regarding cataracts – what they are, how they form, diagnosis and treatment from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

Eye health: information on keeping your eyes healthy from CNIB

Seniors and Aging - Vision care: details from Health Canada on how to preserve your vision as you age

College of Optometrists of Ontario: Find out what services and eye exams are covered under OHIP.