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Referrals - Seniors Issues

We offer the following referrals for seniors issues:

Specialty Legal Clinic

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly - clinic specializing in seniors' issues.  Offers many publications including:

•  consumer protection •  hospitals •  powers of attorney
•  elder abuse •  long term care homes •  retirement homes
•  home care •  pensions and income  

 

Tax Credits

 

Social Assistance News page - for details on property tax credits for seniors living in Belleville, Quinte West or Prince Edward County. 

 

Income Tax Preparation page - For information on help with income tax preparation.

Veterans' Pensions

Bureau of Pensions Advocates (BPA) - provides free legal help for people with decisions about their claims for disability benefits. This website also has links to explain the review and appeal process.

Other Resources for Seniors

CLEONet - resources for legal issues for seniors and news for seniors

Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) - pamphlets for seniors on elder abuse and a Bill of Rights for

people who live in Ontario long term care homes.

 

Ministry of Finance website - list of resources for seniors. Links to information on property tax credits, sales tax credits, CPP, OAS, and the brochure "A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario."

 

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat - see their link to the Seniors Directory to Programs and Services, part of the Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario.

 

Scams targeting seniors - read the Toronto Star article "Stalking Predators Who Prey On Seniors" on our Consumer Issues page.

Latest News from CLEONet on Legal Issues for Seniors