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Older Adult Services
248 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2
Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2
Office: 416-532-4828
Seniors Intake: 416-532-7586 ext 146
Seniors Intake: 416-532-7586 ext 146
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * program times vary
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for intake
Eligibility / Target Population
Older adults 55 years and older and adults with disabilities
Fees
Languages
English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Portuguese ; Vietnamese
Area Served
North to Bloor St, south to Lake Ontario, west to Roncesvalles Ave and east to Yonge St, including Toronto Islands
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Description of Services
Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people
remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral
to other community services
- Adult Day Program for Frail Seniors Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for frail elderly adults in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
- Adult Day Program for Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease and/or Dementia Offers social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
- Caregiver Support One-on-one and group support, as well as counseling for caregivers and families * family counselling * crisis intervention * support groups * training and education
- Case Management Assessing, planning and coordinating services to meet a senior's needs, goals and expected outcomes * service may be provided at a older adults home or another location * advocacy to assist older adults or caregivers in accessing needed services
- Client Intervention and Assistance Intervention and support to help people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary * locating health care services and financial benefits * case management * counseling * advocacy * housing and placement * emergency assistance and support to caregivers * social provide in-home and in-office assessments * short term and long-term planning
- Congregate Dining Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, and physical activities
- Elderly Persons' Centres (EPCs) Offers a variety of activities in the diverse community * older adults meet to socialize and take part in activities offered in English, Portuguese and Vietnamese
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Friendly Connections
Volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
- volunteers promote companionship and support through one-on-one home visits and/or other regular phone calls to seniors in the community
- program participants engage in social media activities to connect with family members and to broaden their network of friends and support systems
- provided in several languages depending on volunteer resources available
- facilitation of language learning and social clubs and special celebrations
- Health Action Theatre by Seniors Social, recreational, and educational activities * can include crafts, cards, educational lectures, and outings * promotes positive problem-solving * culturally sensitive
- Health Promotion and Education Program designed to provide education and health related activities/services that promote wellness for older adults and the aging process to caregivers, students and volunteers
- Home at Last Program (HAL) Help older adults leaving hospitals to arrive home * offer clients additional support for up to 12 weeks after transitioning home from hospital
- Home Help or Homemaking Assistance with daily chores such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, essential grocery shopping, meal preparation and personal care * service is offered weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonally
- Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered around 12 noon Mon-Sat or chilled meals delivered on Wed and Fri * special diet types available. Chinese and South Asian meals available.
- Parkdale Assisted Living (PAL) A service that provides on-site support services to help older adults and people with disabilities with their daily activities
- Respite Care Temporary relief for caregivers of people with complex medical conditions
- Seniors Active Living Centre Community centre for older adults
- Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026: Suggest an edit
