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*'''[http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/audiences/seniors/benefits.shtml Income Assistance—for Seniors]''' on the Service Canada website. Or phone Service Canada at 1.800.622.6232. | *'''[http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/audiences/seniors/benefits.shtml Income Assistance—for Seniors]''' on the Service Canada website. Or phone Service Canada at 1.800.622.6232. | ||
*'''[http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2ch.4m.2@.jsp?lang=eng CanadaBenefits]'''—the seniors section has a long list of programs and related links. They cover finances, housing, health, and personal safety. | *'''[http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2ch.4m.2@.jsp?lang=eng CanadaBenefits]'''—the seniors section has a long list of programs and related links. They cover finances, housing, health, and personal safety. | ||
*The '''[http://www.seniorsbc.ca/ BC government seniors website]''' or the '''[http:// | *The '''[http://www.seniorsbc.ca/ BC government seniors website]''' or the '''[http://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/ Office of the Seniors Advocate]''' - call 1.877.952.3181 or call the BC Ministry of Health at 1.800.465.4911. | ||
*The '''[http://www.sd.gov.bc.ca/programs/bus-pass.html Bus Pass Program]''' offers lower cost, annual bus passes for low-income seniors and people receiving disability assistance from British Columbia. | *The '''[http://www.sd.gov.bc.ca/programs/bus-pass.html Bus Pass Program]''' offers lower cost, annual bus passes for low-income seniors and people receiving disability assistance from British Columbia. | ||
*The '''[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/category/people-focused/seniors/ Seniors page]''' on the People’s Law School website. It has a lot of information including “[http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=281 When I’m 64]”. It has a video and a set of booklets covering services, benefits, housing and other topics. | *The '''[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/category/people-focused/seniors/ Seniors page]''' on the People’s Law School website. It has a lot of information including “[http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=281 When I’m 64]”. It has a video and a set of booklets covering services, benefits, housing and other topics. | ||
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*'''[http://www.bcceas.ca/ BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support]''': This agency provides education, support and advocacy for older adults. Call 604.437.1940 in Vancouver or toll-free 1.866.437.1940 elsewhere in BC. | *'''[http://www.bcceas.ca/ BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support]''': This agency provides education, support and advocacy for older adults. Call 604.437.1940 in Vancouver or toll-free 1.866.437.1940 elsewhere in BC. | ||
*'''[http:// | *'''[http://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/ Office of the Seniors Advocate]''': If you are concerned with the care and service provided to you or a family member by a health authority, call Office of the Seniors Advocate at 1.877.952.3181. The website also has links to many programs and services. | ||
*'''[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=31E45F6D04A74FBF96C37540B2B4E483 Protection from elder abuse and neglect]''' explains where to get help. | *'''[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=31E45F6D04A74FBF96C37540B2B4E483 Protection from elder abuse and neglect]''' explains where to get help. | ||
