Seniors’ Rights

Are you having difficulty getting the help you need? If you are having any of the issues below, then Northumberland Community Legal Centre can help.

  • Old Age Security is too low
  • My GIS was reduced
  • I need a will
  • I want to change my Power of Attorney
  • I think I am being taken advantage of financially
  • What is elder abuse?
  • What are my rights in a long term care home?
  • What is a capacity assessment?
  • How can I avoid being scammed?

Below are some helpful resources to get you started:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/seniors.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=seniors2018-2019&utm_content=cpp3

https://www.ontario.ca/page/tax-credits-and-benefits-people

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/carehome

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/homecare

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/doorsales

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/idtheft

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/continuing

https://stepstojustice.ca/guided-pathways/wills-and-powers-of-attorney-about/

https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/elderab

https://stepstojustice.ca/guided-pathways/abuse-and-family-violence/

If you have been a victim of elder abuse or domestic violence, please call the Legal Centre so that we can assist you in finding the right resources.

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If your legal issue is time-sensitive, do not delay!

Call our office and our staff will help to guide you. Our telephones are answered
every Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Phone us at: 905-373-4464 | Toll-free: 1-800-850-7882

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