Older Adult Health

Healthy aging is a lifelong process. In Canada today, people live longer and healthier lives. The Region of Waterloo helps older adults live well through education and other supports, including many programs and services that improve quality of life. 

Did you know? Estimates suggest that by 2031, one in five people in Waterloo Region will be over the age of 65.

Long term care and housing

• Long term care at Sunnyside Home
• Sunnyside Supportive Housing
• Find affordable housing

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), a new publicly-funded dental care program for seniors, is now being offered in Waterloo Region. Check our Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program page.

Community supports

• Dementia services, including day and overnight stay programs
• The Sunnyside Wellness Centre, a comfortable and barrier-free place to exercise with other services including physiotherapy
• Help in your home, such as with doing laundry or preparing meals

Safety and preventing illness or injury

• How to prevent slips, trips and falls
• Vaccines to protect against diseases
• Healthy Living
• Healthy Eating
• Cancer Prevention and Screening Resources
• Physical Activity and Older Adults
• Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults
• Osteoporosis Canada Website
  

Getting around

• Transportation and transit
• Accessible transportation
• Free public transit for veterans age 65 and up