National Seniors Day
National Seniors Day is October 1
This is an occasion for all Canadians to join in celebrating older adults across Canada—whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend. The Government of Canada is proud to acknowledge the contributions older adults in Canada have made and continue to make to our families, communities and society.
It is easy to show your respect and gratitude for the older adults in your life. There are many ways to thank seniors for their contributions and to show them just how much they are appreciated. Here are just a few:
- say “thank you”
- visit, call or connect via video-messaging, and take some time to say “hi”
- run errands for a senior
- help with some outdoor chores
- take a walk together
- send an e-postcard or post a message on the Seniors in Canada Facebook page
Related links
- International Day of Older Persons
- National Seniors Council
- New Horizons for Seniors Program – Engaging seniors, strengthening communities
- Preparing for retirement – Pension
- Resources for seniors
- Programs and services for seniors
- Things to consider when planning retirement: Retirement Hub
- OAS Estimator
- Dementia
- Aging & Seniors
- United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing – The Platform
Thank you e-postcard
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The date for National Seniors Day is October 1.
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Supporting Seniors in Canada
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After a lifetime of meaningful contributions to our communities, our government is committed to supporting seniors who have helped shape Canada into the country that it is today. Older Canadians deserve a dignified retirement and our government continues to make seniors’ financial and overall well-being a priority.
Please find below some useful links of programs and resources for seniors, their loved ones and their caregivers:
Canada Pension Plan
- List of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits
- How to apply for CPP retirement pension
- More information on CPP (videos explaining how the CPP works)
- Survivor’s pension
- CPP contact information
Old Age Security / Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Old Age Security Benefits Estimator
- Old Age Security (OAS) overview
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) overview
- Allowance for people aged 60 to 64
- OAS/GIS contact information
Other
- Things to consider when planning retirement – Retirement Hub
- Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
- Retirement planning
- My Service Canada Account (apply, view and update information for CPP, CPP disability benefits and OAS)
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