GOVERNMENT

Canada Benefits
If you are seeking information on policies, programs or services for seniors. 

Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefit Rates
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada today announced the benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) effective January 1, 2010.

Ontario Seniors Secretariat
The Ontario Seniors Secretariat's mandate is to direct and coordinate policy development on seniors' issues for the Ontario government.

Ontario's Life Events
This site is organized around “life events“ such as “Getting Ready to Retire“ and “What to do when you lose your wallet.“ It presents information about services and programs from various ministries and levels of government. Overviews of services, legal requirements, eligibility criteria and links to required forms are provided. A good site to familiarize yourself with now, and to use when you need it.

Seniors Canada Online
This is the official Government of Canada web site for Seniors. Seniors Canada On line provides single window access to Web based information and services that are relevant to seniors 55+, their families, caregivers and supporting service organizations.

Services for Seniors
An on-line version of the directory, Services for Seniors: Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors and their Families.

HEALTH

HealthyOntario.com
A topical magazine style site full of relevant information, with a special section for seniors.  Includes information on drugs, diseases and medical conditions, as well as articles from expert practitioners dealing with wellness concerns, breaking news on health issues, and links to government and non-profit health services.

Healthy Aging
The official site of the Healthy Aging Campaign, an American national ongoing health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects of aging and to provide information and inspiration for adults, age 50+, to improve their physical, mental, social, and financial fitness.

GENERAL

Exploritas is the new program name for Elderhostel Inc.
America's first and the world's largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over.

CARP - Canada's Association for the 50Plus
This is great site for retired persons!!

Cranky
The first age-relevant search engine designed for baby boomers.

Senior Years
A site specifically designed for Canadians over 50. Here you will find the best  information, articles, news and Canadian site links available for seniors on the web today! In addition, this site provides a place for seniors to gather and trade information through our email pals and single seniors listings, discussion boards, senior talent page and articles.

Skillfulsenior
Computer skills are absolutely necessary for senior adults in today's world! Through email, seniors can keep up with family and friends. Being able to navigate a website and complete forms on-line is becoming the normal way to sign up for financial benefits and insurance. Searching medical websites can answer many questions that seniors have.

TBPL's Genealogy Links
Sites selected by TBPL's reference staff for genealogical research.