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General Information 1730 - Housing for seniors 1731 - Canada Pension Plan benefits (CPP) 1732 - Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) 1733 - What is a reverse mortgage? 1734 - At what age is someone considered a senior? 1735 - Is mandatory retirement legal? 1736 - Losing capacity and the right to make decisions 1737 - Spousal CPP and OAS benefits 1738 - Provincial health programs and services for seniors Elder Abuse 1720 - What is elder abuse? 1721 - What laws deal with elder abuse? 1722 - What to do if you are a victim of elder abuse or suspect it is happening 1723 - Elder abuse in long-term care and retirement homes Wills, Estates & Powers of Attorney 139 - What is a Will and who should have one? 147 - When does a Will take effect and can it be changed? 149 - How does marriage or divorce affect your Will? 150 - What happens if you die without a Will? (Intestate) 151 - What should you do when someone dies? 152 - Joint tenancy 153 - Beneficiary designations 154 - What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care? 157 - What is a Power of Attorney for Property? 159 - What if you do not have a Power of Attorney for Property? 160 - Living Wills Snowbirds and Visiting the US 1096 - Who is considered a Snowbird? 1097 - How long can a Canadian remain in the USA? 1098 - What happens if someone stays longer than the allowed time period? 1099 - Are Canadians covered by provincial health insurance while in the USA? 1100 - Do Canadians need additional health insurance while in the USA?