Resources for Older Adults

Resources for older adults, caregivers and service providers

Halton Older Adults' Directory

Our Halton Older Adults’ Directory (PDF file) contains listings and contact numbers of organizations that serve older adults in the areas of health, housing, transportation, pensions, legal matters, emergency services, government and much more. To search online for related information, visit the Halton Community Services Database (external link).

Housing Information for Older Adults

Housing Information for Older Adults in Halton (PDF file) provides information about housing options for older adults in Halton Region, such as non-profit and market rent accommodations and housing with care services. It includes descriptions, links to resources and contact information.

Fast facts

The Older Adults Advisory Committee has created information and Fast Facts sheets on several topics:

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Age-Friendly Communities Project

Age-friendly communities (external link) enable older persons to live safely, maintain their health and participate fully in their community.

In 2010, OAAC held focus groups with older adults in Halton to gather input on topics related to age-friendly communities such as:

Community involvement
Driving and public transportation
Employment and volunteering
Housing
Outdoor spaces
Recreation and social activities
Services for seniors
Where and how seniors get information

On June 2, 2011, OAAC hosted the Age-Friendly Communities Forum: A Seniors' Perspective to share information collected from seniors’ focus groups and gain feedback from Halton Region seniors and community stakeholders.

Resources for Older Adults