Resources - Federal
Stats Canada - Portrait of Seniors
Stats Canada website features a range of useful statistics about Canada’s Seniors population
Health Canada - Seniors Healthy Living
Website on range of health issues important to seniors
Website on information about aboriginal seniors
A Canadian Website with a list of many helpful links for senior’s
Website on information about grief support groups, and care giving
Website with information for newcomers to Canada. Specifically for seniors
Federal government agency with information about pension services and benefit programs for seniors.
Provincial
British Columbia Seniors Information
Website lists range of provincial services of interest to seniors
B.C Housing Information for Seniors
Website on housing support for seniors
Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
Website on services and benefits available for seniors
A Canadian Website with a list of many helpful links for senior’s
Website on information on health information and organizations within British Columbia
Website on healthy senior ageing
Website to connect seniors in the community of Victoria
BC Institute Against Family Violence
Website with information about elder abuse and support groups
Website on healthy eating and weight management for seniors
Website on dietitians in the B.C area
Website on community centers in Victoria region
Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
Website of caring for seniors who need long-term care
Victoria Island Health Authority
Website about healthcare services on Vancouver Island
Regional
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
Multi-cultural settlement agency
Victoria, British Columbia Community Senior’s Center
Victoria agency with programs for seniors
Victoria-Westshore agency with programs for seniors
Victoria International Development Education Association
International education association that has a Global Elders Program
