Health and wellness

Home care options for seniors

As you get older, you might need extra help to stay safe and comfortable in your own home. Home care services provide support with daily activities, personal care, and health needs so you can continue living independently.

You can get health care at home instead of going to the hospital or moving into long-term care. Home and continuing health care services include:

• Nursing
• Help with bathing, dressing, or eating
• Physiotherapy
• Housekeeping
• Short-term relief for caregivers (respite care)

These services are run by provinces and territories. The federal government also has extra support for certain groups like First Nations, Inuit, veterans, and RCMP members. These services are meant to support your health and independence, and to help the people who care for you.

To learn more, visit the Home and community health care page.

Housing options for seniors

There are different places where you can live in retirement, depending on your needs:

• Retirement homes
• Assisted living
• Staying in your own home with support services

Visit Housing options for seniors to learn about:

• Costs
• Financial help
• Resources to find affordable and accessible housing in your area

CPP Disability benefits

The Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) benefit provides monthly payments to people who have contributed to CPP but can no longer work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Seniors under 65 who develop a disability and qualify may apply for the CPP disability benefit instead of the CPP retirement pension. At age 65, the disability benefit stops, and the retirement pension begins automatically. Eligibility depends on your CPP contributions and your medical condition.

Learn more and apply for CPP Disability Benefits.

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Post-Retirement Disability Benefit helps seniors under 65 who are already receiving a CPP retirement benefit but develop a severe and long-term disability that prevents them from working. It provides extra monthly payments on top of your CPP retirement pension to help with financial support. You must have paid into CPP recently and meet the medical eligibility requirements. Once you turn 65, the benefit stops, and your regular CPP retirement pension continues.

Learn more and apply for CPP Post-Retirement Disability Benefit.

Dental care

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents.

To learn more, visit Canadian Dental Care Plan - Canada.ca.