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Sunday, September 20, 2020
Due to system maintenance, the access to library online catalogue and your library account will be temporarily unavailable on Sunday, September 20 between 8 am and 10 am.
Due to system maintenance, the access to library online catalogue and your library account will be temporarily unavailable on Sunday, September 20 between 8 am and 10 am.
We would be happy to support your organization or facility by visiting you to:
If you would like to arrange for any of these outreach services, please contact your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323).
Your organization or facility can arrange to have a selection of books and materials delivered to you. If you would like to know more about this service, please contact your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323).
Magnifiers that also serve as bookmarks and rulers can be purchased at the service desk for $1. 
The following words may help you when searching for materials about older adults in the Library Catalogue:
Try adding an additional word or two to one of the above terms in order to specify your particular subject of interest. The order of the words does not matter in the Catalogue search box.
Some examples:
For additional help, please contact a library staff member at your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323) or via email by using the email librarian form.
Clear information for staying active, engaged and informed. Information on all federal government programs, e.g., Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan.
Supports, develops and delivers public services to improve the quality of life for seniors and helps them lead safe, engaged, active and healthy lives.
Contains information for seniors including Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Services for Veterans and more.
Government of Canada’s web site for seniors. A large number of topics are covered such as services and benefits; old age security changes; elder abuse; legal and income assistance; care facilities and more.
CHATS is a not-for-profit charitable organization that enhances the health, wellness, and independence of more than 8,500 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year
CHATS is an organization dedicated to providing seniors' services in York Region, through relationships with clients, staff, volunteers and partners. Care and support are provided in assisting seniors with an independent lifestyle.
From Ontario Seniors' Secretariat website. Well organized and annotated listings with links to many services, programs and organizations, e.g., drug benefits, adult day programs, Osteoporosis Canada.
Health information specifically for older adults, e.g., disability, preventing falls, sexual activity.
Provides non-residential care for people approaching death and for their family and caregivers. Services include individual counseling, grief support groups, respite care, volunteer visitors with practical assistance.
York Region provides services to promote the health, well-being, safety and independence of individuals requiring care. Services such as adult day programs, client intervention and support, convalescent care, long-term care homes and the short stay respite programs are available to all residents.
Complete information about York Region Transit's service for those unable to use conventional public transit.
myRide Travel Training is a transit support program that prepares people to make independent journeys using YRT/Viva services in York Region.
There is no program currently available.