The Family Care Office hosts workshops throughout the year on various aspects of eldercare and has books about this topic in our library. If you have caregiving responsibilities for an adult or elder family member, there are resources that can help you and your family. Please also refer to Caregiving and Health Organizations.  

Resources within the University of Toronto 

• Workshops for those caring for adults and elder family members are offered to the University of Toronto community by the Family Care Office. Check out the Family Care Office’s Events for further details. 
• The University of Toronto’s Institute of Life Course and Aging created a series of videos for older adults and their caregivers. They are short interviews with an expert.  
  • Anxiety and Older Adults: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders 
  • Sleep Problems among Older Adults: Tips on How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep 
  • Memory Problems among Older Adults 
  • The Institute of Life Course and Aging’s YouTube Channel 
• U of T employees: call the Employee and Family Assistance Program — TELUS Health (1-855-597-2110) for personal and in-depth assistance with your elder care concern. Family support service professionals can help with caregiver burnout, resource navigation and more. 
   

Additional resources 

• Council on Aging of Ottawa 
• Government of Canada – Programs and Services for Seniors 
• A guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario 
• National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) 
• The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 
• Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto 
• The Seniors and Caregivers Support Service Unit at Family Service Toronto provides social work services to older people and caregivers. 

Financial and Legal Resources 

• 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 
• 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 
   

Home Adaptations/Safety Resource 

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Accessible & Adaptable Housing 
• Information on how to adapt one’s home to provide a comfortable and safe living environment for seniors. 
• Health Canada – The Safe Living Guide — A Guide to Safety for Seniors 
• Advice on providing and looking for safe housing for seniors 
• March of Dimes Canada 
• Shoppers Home Health Care On this web page you will find a home medical supplies and equipment catalogue of high user friendly devices for daily living. 
• Parsons ADL Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer of home health care products.