Resources for Seniors
Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs) provide inclusive and engaging spaces where older adults can stay active, build social connections, and participate in a wide range of wellness and educational programs.
What They Offer:
- Fitness and wellness classes
- Arts, crafts, and recreational activities
- Educational workshops and lifelong learning
- Volunteer opportunities and peer support
- Social events to combat isolation
Seniors Active Living Centres in Oakville/Burlington:
- Sixteen Mile Older Adult Centre (Brand new)
- Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre
- Oakville Seniors Centre
- Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors
These centres offer diverse, accessible programming for adults aged 50+.
This grant program funds local organizations that deliver impactful programming for seniors to reduce social isolation, promote active living, and support mental health.
2024–2025 Funded Projects in Oakville North–Burlington:
- Creative Community Hive (Burlington) – $20,300
→ Hosting crafting sessions for seniors across Halton
- Conservation Halton (Burlington) – $25,000
→ “Green Legacies” garden and field trip program in senior residences
- Re-Imagine Ontario (Oakville) – $6,000
→ “West of 55 Friends” program for weekly calls, events, and visits
- Shaarei Beth El Synagogue (Oakville) – $24,185
→ Networking and social forums for local seniors
- Oakvillegreen (OCA) (Oakville) – $25,000
→ “Green Connections for Adults 55+” nature-based community engagement
This refundable personal income tax credit helps low- to moderate-income seniors cover medical expenses that support independent living.
Details:
- Covers up to 25% of eligible expenses (max $1,500/year)
- Available to Ontarians aged 70+ with family net income under $65,000
- Eligible expenses include assistive devices, personal support services, and home renovations
Seniors can claim this credit when filing their personal income taxes.
The province is investing in modernizing and expanding long-term care homes to improve access, quality of care, and living conditions for seniors.
Long-Term Care Homes in the Oakville North-Burlington:
- The Village of Tansley Woods – 144 beds
- Creek Way Village – 144 beds
- AgeCare Glen Oaks – 168 beds
- West Oak Village – 133 beds
- Post Inn Village – 228 beds
- Northridge (Extendicare) – 133 beds
Total LTC Beds in Oakville North–Burlington: 950
Recent investments by the province have supported improvements in safety equipment, medical tools, and infection prevention in several of these homes.
This program offers health services at home for seniors awaiting long-term care placement or who qualify for care but prefer to remain at home.
Program Features:
- In-home visits by trained community paramedics
- Regular health assessments and remote monitoring
- Referrals to additional community support services
Local Access:
To learn more about the community paramedicine services offered in your area, call 310-2222 (no area code required) to be connected to the office closest to your calling location.
Dementia Support and Caregiver Resources
Ontario continues to expand support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through community-based care and education.
Local Programs:
- Acclaim Health (Oakville)
→ Offers adult day programs, caregiver support groups, and in-home support services
acclaimhealth.ca
- Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
→ Provides dementia education, counselling, and recreational programs
alzda.ca
Programs help reduce caregiver stress and provide quality, person-centered care for seniors living with dementia.
