Information Resources

• RDCK offers information and program scheduling for the Castlegar Recreation Center.
• The Ministry of Health Services Senior's Page - For information on health services
• Canada Benefits - A national website that gives one window access to a database of government benefits for seniors.
• Human Resources Canada - provides information about the Canada Pension Plan, Death Benefits, etc.
• Seniorsresourceguide.com - Extensive site with many resources for Internet savvy seniors
• The SeniorsCan Internet Program (SCIP) is a highly acclaimed guide for retirees and older adults to Manitoban, Canadian and global information and services.
• SeniorNet Computers/Internet Education for Seniors and Older Adults - SeniorNet is a non-profit organization of computer-using adults over the age of 50.  This site aims to provide education for its members. Also on this site is an online tutorial on how to use the Internet.
• AARP Health and Wellness Guide - The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP)'s website provides lots of articles, tips and guidance for leading an active, healthy lifestyle.
• Retire Web - This Canadian site offers comprehensive information on all aspects on the topic of retirement.
• Scam Alert! - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police's websites advises on the latest fraudulent activities and scams that seniors (and everyone!) should know about.
• 50plus.com - An online community aimed at those aged 50 and over, by CARP (formerly known as Canadian Association for Retired Persons).
• Grand Times - A unique Internet magazine for seniors!
• Seniors-Internet.com - Aimed at British Columbia seniors, this website features "The Seniors Choice Newsmagazine", and a link to the Community Resource Directory for Seniors.

Ministry of Health Services (Resources)

Following is a list of web sites for gerontology, aging and seniors information in Canada from the Ministry of Health Services:

• Seniors Canada Online
• Canadian Assocation of Gerontology
• Centre on Aging - University of Victoria
• The Gerontology Research Centre - Simon Fraser University
• Health Canada: Division of Aging and Seniors
  Canada Benefits