We are committed to developing and implementing strategies that will support participation and healthy active lifestyles for older adults and all citizens in Perth County in keeping with the World Health Organizations' eight Age-Friendly Community Dimensions.
Perth County Age-Friendly Community Action Plan |
||
|
In the fall of 2015, the County of Perth was awarded an Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant by the Government of Ontario, to develop a plan that will make Perth County more supportive to its senior residents as they age. The following documents lay the groundwork for the next steps, which will be the development of implementation plans based on the actions identified: |
||
What is an age-friendly community? |
||
The Age-Friendly Cities initiative was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006 to enhance the health, participation and security of older adults. The WHO established eight dimensions related to creating age-friendly communities:
Next Steps In order to develop implementation strategies, a new committee will need to be formed, which will include staff from the County, the Member Municipalities, the City of Stratford and the Town of St. Marys, as well as organizations who work with seniors, and seniors from across the County. |
||
Resources for Seniors in Perth County |
||
| A Guide to Programs & Services for Seniors in Ontario
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and Special Needs Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) Aging in Place Resources
|
Contact Us
Latest Tweets: