Government of Yukon

Government Services

Seniors

Advance Directives
In Yukon, you can appoint someone you trust to make health care and personal care decisions for you through an Advance Directive.

Community Health Centres
Listings and phone numbers for Community Health Centres in Yukon.

Continuing Care
Home care, community day program, residential care programs and respite care services.

Crime Prevention
Everyone has a role in making their home and their community safe and there are lots of ways to do it.

Crime Prevention for Seniors
Protect yourself from fraud and be safe in your home and in your community.

Flu
Information on seasonal and pandemic flu.

Flu Shot
Between October and December, Yukon residents are being encouraged to get their flu shot. Flu shots are free for all Yukon residents.

Guide to Alcohol and Seniors
Alcohol affects us differently as we age. This pamphlet will help you understand what issues seniors need to be aware of and help you identify whether you or someone you know might be at risk.

Health Guide
Reliable health information for Yukoners.

Hearing Services
A complete range of audiology and hearing aid services to Yukon residents of all ages.

Housing programs for seniors
Seniors' home and yard maintenance program, senior's lending library and seniors' social housing.

Pharmacare & Extended Health Care Benefits (for seniors)
Helps registered senior citizens with the cost of prescription drugs, dental care, eye care and medical-surgical supplies and equipment.

Pioneer Utility Grant
Pioneer Utility Grant helps eligible people 65 and over with home heating costs.

Residential care programs
There are three continuing care facilities in Yukon

Retirement Planning (for public service employees)
A guide to help you with some of the basic components of retirement planning.

Senior and elder abuse
Help is available for seniors or elders experiencing abuse or neglect.

Seniors Income Supplement
An income supplement of up to $100 monthly to low income seniors 65 years and over who are also receiving the federal old age security (OAS) and guaranteed income supplement (GIS).

Social Housing
For individuals, families and seniors "in need" who cannot secure affordable, adequate and suitable housing on the private housing market.