RESOURCES

“The RHRA regulates retirement homes in Ontario. The Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (the Act) defines what a “retirement home” is. A person who operates a retirement home in Ontario must have an RHRA licence.

Tea & Toast Resources

Differences Between Retirement Homes and Long Term Care Homes
Retirement Home Tour Checklist
Glossary of Terms
TheLocalSenior.com

Guides

Caring for seniors with mental illness and mental health problems
How to help a loved one with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

Community and Provincial Resources

The Council on Aging of Ottawa
City of Ottawa Seniors Centre
The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre
Tax Information
Red Dot Helpline

Ottawa Community Support Coalition
LHIN Home and Community Care – 310.2222
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Disability Tax Credit
Long-Term Care Wait Times and Waitlists
Champlain LHIN Long-Term Care Home Wait Times, by home