Your Health and Wellness Roadmap

Help with the Health Care System and personal health matters. You will need a valid OHIP card. Provide nursing, personal support workers (PSW), social workers, physio therapists, assess safety of your residence, provide assistance in housing options.
Not sure what you need? Call anyways.

Mississauga: 905-855-9090

Brampton: 905-796-0040

Coverage includes:

• check-ups 
• repairing broken teeth and cavities
• x-rays
• removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery)
• treating gums, infection, paid and diseases

To qualify: you must be 65years or older, have a valid Ontario Health Card, meet income guidelines ($22,000 or less if unmarried, $37,500 or less if married)

To apply: 905-799-7700

Free and available 24-7 for ANY medical question. Call if your family doctor is on vacation and you require a prescription refill. This is a confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call will ask you to answer questions so they can assess your health problem and give you advice. Assistance is available in more than 300 languages.

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Call: 1-866-797-0000

Register by phone with Health Care Connect and a nurse will search for a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in your community. To qualify, you need a valid Ontario Health Card and have NO family doctor.

Call: 1-800-445-1822

With a recommendation from a registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist, rebates of 75%-100% may be available for walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, etc…

Call: 416-327-8804

Toll-free: 1-800-268-6021

Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets you summon help any time of the day or night – even if you can’t speak.

All you have to do is press your Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Personal Response Associate will ensure you get help fast. 

Call: 1-800-387-8120 ext. 7043

Aging is an inevitable part of life. But following the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines can help you stay strong, mentally fit and independent.

Website:  https://www.participaction.com/

Contact Link

Seniors Active Living Centre programs are available across Ontario. They help seniors stay active, independent and engaged. Programs include:

• social
• cultural
• learning
• recreational
• activities that encourage community involvement

Website:  Senior Active Living Centres

Healthy eating is a key part of aging well. It is a way for you to stay healthy and strong, which is important to maintain your independence and quality of life.

Tips for Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Food Guide Snapshot

Many older adults in our communities are socially isolated and unable to access in-person or online programs. Some are reluctant to meet face-to-face for health reasons. Others can’t because of physical or mental health issues, financial constraints, transportation difficulties, or technological barriers.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) eliminates these barriers by offering free, telephone-based group programs that make it safe and easy for seniors to participate in interesting activities, meet new people, and make meaningful connections – all from the comfort of home.

905-584-8125

Website:  https://www.oacao.org/

• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Canadian Seniors and Mental Health – CIHI
• CAMH – Geriatric Inpatient Services
• Men’s Shed –  Provides a safe and friendly environment where men can work on projects, at their own pace, in their own time, in the company of other men. 
• Bounce Back – free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry.

For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to long-term disability.If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. 

Learn about what causes falls and how to lower your risk of falling so you can feel more comfortable with staying active.

Falls Prevention – National Council on Aging