Seniors' Services

• Legion's 1500 branches provide support to seniors and veterans including low-cost housing, health care and home support
   
• Most Canadian communities have Legion branch and Ladies Auxiliary involvement assisted, at the national level, with resource material and advocacy for seniors' rights—approximately $3million and over 300,000 volunteer hours
   
• Home Support
  • Legion is dedicated to the principle of seniors living independently in their own homes.
  • Legions works with municipal, provincial and federal agencies to augment official programs including Meals-On-Wheels, transportation, recreation, telephone support, home and visit programs, home support, escort, medical, dental and counselling services
     
• Housing
  • Over 150 Legion branches have housing projects committed to providing acceptable and affordable housing for seniors and veterans—valued at $195 million
  • Joint initiative of Dominion Command and VAC, The Legion's Housing Centre for Excellence has provided, since May 2000, assistance to branches and Commands with housing projects and real property issues.
  • National Directory of Legion-Sponsored Accommodation is a reference for Legion housing and is evidence of the commitment of branches.
  • Long Term Care Surveyor administers a 'quality of care' questionnaire.
     
• Community Service Resources
  • Legion branch commitments include health care, recreation and social activities, safety at home, crime-proofing, avoidance of fraud, elder abuse and con games.