Free 65+ Residents of the agglomeration of Montréal who are 65 and over can get the Free 65+ All Modes A fare now. Since July 1, trips are now free for customers aged 65 and over who: Are residents of the agglomeration of Montréal Live in Zone A: agglomeration of Montréal Travel by bus, métro, commuter train, collective taxi, river shuttles, REM or paratransit. How to get the Free 65+ All Modes A fare: 1- To load the Free 65+ All Modes A fare onto your photo OPUS card, bring it to: A station agent in a Montréal métro station The STM Fairview Pointe-Claire terminus A metropolitan t ..read more

Seniors Winter Safety Advice Winter is here, and getting your (or your parents) home ready for the months that follow can be difficult, particularly for elderly homeowners. Elderly people can be living alone and experience diminished strength or movement needed to perform particular tasks. Planning ahead and getting the house ready for yourself (or your parents) before winter arrives can be quite beneficial as it can lessen the chance of being unprepared for an early storm. Before the temperature dips, you could help your parents get ready for winter by following these recommendations. The rem ..read more

Help With Snow Shoveling Winter is here, and planning a snow removal seems a good idea for seniors or elderly homeowners. If you are living alone and experience diminished strength or disabilities, you may want to read on for some tips on how may be eligible for free snow removal service or get help in applying for Snow Removal Financial Assistance Programs that maybe offered by your municipality. Usually in Canada there are some kind of assistances available for removing snow from drive ways and sidewalks for those who qualifies from your municipality. Please always check with them to see wha ..read more

A recent e-petition supporting universal design was presented to the House of Commons by MP Mike Morrice. e-4543 : Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled Over 22% of Canadians have a disability; Housing policy discriminates against people with disabilities; No building code in Canada mandates that housing be accessible; Thousands are forced out of their dwellings at the most vulnerable time in their lives because their homes are not accessible for them; This results in “hallway medicine” in hospitals, and long waiting lists for nursing homes; Millions of health care dollars ..read more

Benefits and credits can put money in your pocket and help you make ends meet. There are many helps available from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec that you may not know about. Read on to see what may be available to you and how to get them when you are eligible.  How do you get benefits and credits? You and your spouse or common-law partner need to do your taxes each year to get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for. If you live in Quebec, you also have to do a provincial tax return. You have until April 30 each year to do your taxes and continue getting your ..read more

Find out if you qualify for a tax credit to assist low- to moderate-income seniors with qualifying medical costs, including costs for hearing aids, hospital beds, and attendant care that support ageing at home.  Please always consult your local Ontario tax office, as eligibility rules and other information mentioned in this article may change. This blog article is for information only, you can always get up to date information from Ontario government website. How do you get benefits and credits? The Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit designe ..read more

Benefits and credits available for persons with disabilities and their caregivers Tax season is upon us and here is what people with disabilities need to know. Read on to see what tax credits and deductions are available from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Disability tax credit (DTC) Eligible individuals with a disability or their supporting family member may claim $8,870 per year as a non-refundable tax credit. Persons under 18 years of age at the end of the year may also be eligible for ..read more

Even though the tax season only occurs once a year, we all know that filing taxes can sometimes be overwhelming, specially for elderly and seniors, but it doesn’t have to be. In the article we will look into what help is available to Senior Canadians and as the matter of fact to all Canadians?  Read on and see what help is there to get from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec. Get your taxes done for free If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may be able to get your taxes done by a volunteer for free. Volunteer Program enlists the support of hund ..read more

Is it common cold, allergies, the flu or the Coronavirus? How to tell the difference between flu and Coronavirus? This what everybody ask specially our senior citizens and their caregivers in Canada. The new strain of Coronavirus named COVID-19 has so far infected over 100,000 people worldwide. While the Coronavirus certainly something to take seriously for any person in all ages, the risk for elderly and people with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetics, etc are very high. Here are some information on the differences between typical allergy, cold and flu symptoms, and thos ..read more

Raising children, paying rent, or just keeping up with the bills is not always easy. You might not be aware of the help offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec. Continue reading to learn more about your options and how to apply for them if you qualify. How do you get benefits and credits? You and your spouse or common-law partner need to do your taxes each year to get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for, even if you had no income. If you live in Quebec, you also have to do a provincial tax return. You have until April 30 each year to do your taxes and continue ..read more