Hamilton Age-Friendly Collaborative
The Hamilton Council on Aging (HCoA) is pleased to be working alongside the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton, the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, the City of Hamilton and the Seniors Advisory Committee to City Council to develop a collaborative of leaders who are dedicated to acting as change agents to make Hamilton and its communities more age-friendly. It is early days for this work so please watch this website for updates and opportunities to get involved.
The Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OAHNSS) is the provincial association representing not-for-profit providers of long term care, services and housing for seniors. For timely, sector-specific educational events and resources that address current and emerging issues and developments, please visit this web site.
Mythbuster: The aging population is to blame for uncontrollable healthcare costs Published: 22/02/2011
Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide. (2007). World Health Organization
Review Article
What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international
literature
Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities (WHO)
Is your business age-friendly? The BC government has a guide to help you figure it out.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN CANADA
a resource and planning guide
