Getting older comes with questions.
We have answers.
Plain-language guidance on care, housing, safety, money, and support for seniors, adult children, and caregivers who need to know what to do next.
No jargon. No pressure. No paid placements.
What "vetted" means here
- We speak to the owner or service provider directly.
- We confirm licences, insurance, and credentials.
- We check references from real clients or families.
- We re-review every year. Standards slip. We notice.
No business can pay to appear here. Every listing earns its place.
Find your situation
Not sure where to start? Choose the situation that sounds closest to what you're dealing with. Each guide walks you through what's happening, what to do first, and what help exists.
- Parent had a fallWhat to do right now, and how to prevent the next one.Read the guide →
- Dementia concernsUnderstanding the signs and knowing what comes next.Read the guide →
- Staying at homeHelping a senior stay safe and independent at home.Read the guide →
- Caregiver burnoutWhen caring for someone else is wearing you down.Guide coming soon
- Parent refuses helpHow to navigate pushback when help is clearly needed.Guide coming soon
- Senior living aloneSafety, connection, and peace of mind from a distance.Guide coming soon
- Recently widowedPractical next steps during an impossibly hard time.Guide coming soon
- Hospital dischargeWhat to arrange before and after a hospital stay.Guide coming soon
Find help
Already know what you're looking for? Browse by service type. Each section has plain-language guides, useful articles, and trusted local providers as we vet them.
- Home CarePersonal support, nursing, and daily living help at home.Guides & services →
- Medical AlertEmergency pendants, fall detection, and monitoring systems.Guides & services →
- MobilityWalkers, wheelchairs, stairlifts, and home modifications.Guides & services →
- Retirement HomesIndependent living, assisted living, and memory care.Guides & services →
- Legal & FinancialWills, powers of attorney, tax, and retirement planning.Guides & services →
- TransportationAccessible rides to appointments, shopping, and family visits.Guides & services →
- Hearing & VisionHearing aids, eyewear, and in-home assessments.Guides & services →
- Funeral PlanningPre-planning and compassionate end-of-life services.Guides & services →
- Home MaintenanceTrusted handypeople, snow removal, and seasonal help.Guides & services →
- CompanionshipFriendly visits, activities, and adult day programs.Guides & services →
Find vetted services near you
We're personally vetting senior-serving businesses across the country. Every provider in the directory has been reviewed, not paid to appear.
Select your province to see what's available in your area, or check back as we add more vetted listings.
Browse by province
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
All territories and provinces will be listed as providers are vetted.
Trust is the product
There is no shortage of directories online. Most are link farms — businesses pay to appear, nobody checks anything, and families end up calling providers who shouldn't be trusted with vulnerable people.
The Vetted Senior exists because someone has to do the work of actually checking. We don't take paid placements. We don't rush the process. We remove providers who slip.
How we vet every business →- 0Paid placements. Ever.
- 5-stepVetting process for every listing
- AnnualRe-review of every provider
- RealReferences from senior clients
Not sure where to start?
That's exactly why this site exists. Start with a situation that sounds familiar, and we'll help you figure out the rest.