VISION:
A community that respects, values and empowers its older adult population, and provides older adults with the opportunity to participate fully in society.
MISSION:
To educate and advocate for improved aging experiences for older adults through a collaborative network of individuals and organizations.
VALUES:
Senior Leadership: We will be led by the wisdom and experience of older adults.
Respect: We believe in the right of each older adult to experience a high quality of life.
Inclusive: We will represent the diversity of Hamilton in our programs and practices.
Collaborative: We will actively partner to achieve our goals.
Action Oriented: We will be focused on outcomes utilizing an independent voice to advocate for change and be accountable for our actions.
THE HAMILTON COUNCIL ON AGING AIMS TO:
- Improve awareness of and access to:
- financial entitlements for low-income seniors
- community support services for all seniors, particularly those from diverse ethno-cultural communities
- Engage in community education on a wide variety of issues related to aging
- Encourage and facilitate research on aging in Hamilton
- Ensure the active participation of seniors from Hamilton and surrounding areas
