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Senior Services in Durham Region

Find local services, activities and practical guidance for older adults, caregivers and families across Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby.

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Emergency

Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help.

Community services

Dial 211 for free, confidential help finding social and community services.

Regional services

Call 311 within Durham Region for Regional programs and services.

What do you need help with?

Choose a topic to see relevant Durham services. Listings include direct contact information and are organized by need.

Help at home

Meals, home support, daily living, caregiver relief and home safety.

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Health and wellness

Clinics, rehabilitation, mental wellness, fitness and falls prevention.

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Transportation

Accessible transit, volunteer drivers, stations and appointment travel.

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Housing and care

Aging at home, supportive housing, retirement living and long-term care.

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Money and benefits

Pensions, tax credits, dental coverage and financial assistance.

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Activities and connection

55+ recreation, clubs, classes, volunteering and social programs.

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Not sure where to start?

Call 211 when…

  • You need help finding community or social services.
  • You are unsure which organization provides a service.
  • You want confidential help in another language.

Call 311 when…

  • You need a Region of Durham program or department.
  • You have questions about Regional transit or social services.
  • You need help navigating Durham.ca information.

Contact Ontario Health atHome when…

  • You want to ask about publicly funded home and community care.
  • You need an assessment or care coordination.
  • You are planning care after a hospital stay.

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Programs determine eligibility individually. DurhamSeniors.com provides general information and does not make eligibility, medical or care decisions.

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Start with a category, or use the search above to look for a service, organization or community.

Popular Durham starting points

Age-Friendly Durham

Regional information, planning resources and a map of age-friendly community assets.

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Community Care Durham

Transportation, meals, home support, adult day programs and social connection.

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Healthy Aging Durham

Authoritative guidance on connection, activity, mental wellness, fall prevention and home safety.

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Recently added services

Explore long-term care, retirement living, home care and caregiver supports across Durham Region.

Live well and stay connected

Durham offers sports, fitness, arts, learning, volunteering and social opportunities for adults 55+. Start with activities that match your interests, mobility, schedule and budget.

Events and classes

Explore local events, programs and ways to meet people.

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Durham Senior Games 55+

Discover local sport competition and participation opportunities for adults 55 and older.

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Join the community

Connect with local discussions, caregiver support and community updates.

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