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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Respond to the Proposed
Transportation Fare Increases for Older Adults
We invite you to share your thoughts on the proposed increase to the City of Ottawa transit fares, which would raise the cost of a monthly pass from $49 to $108, a 120% increase. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand how this change might impact your daily commute and overall well-being. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and make your voice heard in this important decision.
Deadline: Thursday, November 21st. 2024
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City of Ottawa increasing seniors passes 120% in 2025 budget
The cost of a senior monthly pass will increase from $49 to $108, with staff saying the fare is a 20 per cent discount from the regular adult rate.
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Sandra Stec was appointed as the
Co-Chair, Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee
Sandra, has had various roles as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the Field of Gerontological Nursing for over 35 years. She managed the first Canadian clinical teaching Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitation unit (HSC Winnipeg). She was a Clinical Geriatric Expert, Innovator, Researcher, and Educator for Multidisciplinary Health Care professionals, and students in the Care of the Older Adult. Sandra worked as a Consultant for College of Nurses Ontario (CNO), as well as contributed to various projects with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and has presented at many professional conferences, institutions and community organizations. She has very actively volunteered professionally as well as in the Community throughout her career. Sandra holds a Masters of Nursing Science (MNS) as well as CNA certification in Gerontology and for the past 5 years has served as the Snow Mole leader for Centretown, Ottawa.
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55-Alive Driver Refresher - Safe driving for older drivers
The very popular Canada Safety Council’s 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course was held in October with a group of eight older drivers over two days. Thanks to our English instructor, Gerry ONeill who delivers the program for us twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Participants sharpen and update their skills, giving them tools to help stay safe on the road.
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The Age-Friendly Housing Needs of Older Adults in Ottawa and Canada
Presentation at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Lunch and Learn, September 17, 2024
On September 17, leaders of the Age-Friendly Housing Committee welcomed an opportunity to present to CMHC staff on the housing needs of older adults in Ottawa and Canada. The presentation focused on building awareness of how we engage older adults to become part of the solution to meet their housing needs and creating support to build innovative, affordable, and accessible housing options that meets the needs of older adults.
View the presentation below.
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What is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)?
A NORC is simply a geographic designation for an area such as a rental/condo building or neighbourhood block, that houses a high density (variably defined as 30-60%) of older adults. NORCs have become home to many seniors for various reasons, including greater ease of mobility, not wanting or being able to maintain a single-family home, economic pressures, or a desire to be closer to amenities.
The COA wants every person in Ottawa to be able to age in their community with access to the support and services they need.
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The COA is a volunteer-driven organization. Through your efforts, we continue to grow in influence and advance the well-being and quality of life of Ottawa’s older adults, for today and for the generations to come.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
**Please include the volunteer position title in the volunteer application form.
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Transportation Committee Member
Are you interested in older adults and transportation issues? Do you like to learn about new and emerging transportation-related issues, read news articles, and surf the internet? Are you ready to be an advocate? We are looking for individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference!
As a committee member, you would join a diverse mixed group of advisors and community members. The Transportation Committee is actively engaged in pedestrian safety and walkability, rural transportation, and older drivers.
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A woven path: Klaske Smit's journey with person-centred care
Meet Klaske Smit, a 98-year-old Dutch Canadian woman who some call “Katie”. Born in the Netherlands, she immigrated in 1952 and has lived most of her life in Canada. She worked with disabled children at the Shriners Hospital and operated a farm with her late husband.
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'We have nowhere to go.' A lack of housing options is keeping some seniors from downsizing - could this approach help?
Kate Chung and her husband have lived in three homes over the last 26 years. The couple, 82 and 88, respectively, has downsized from a three-storey house to the main floor of a duplex to a condo — and they still can’t find an accessible place to live.
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There are Better Ways to Spend $3 Billion on Seniors than Boosting OAS
The Bloc Québécois push to expand Old Age Security payments to younger seniors has dominated much of the policy discussion in the House of Commons. Bill C-319 would increase OAS to 65–74-year-olds by 10 percent and allow low-income seniors to earn more money without loss of benefits.
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Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa Public Health offers a variety of resources on emergency preparedness. Be sure to explore their materials to stay informed and ready for any emergency situation.
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Sensor Networks for Safe and Engaged Mature Drivers
Lindsay McCauley | UX Researcher & Designer | Carleton University
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About: This study aims to understand the experiences, needs, and challenges of mature drivers across Canada. The survey will ask about your driving habits, health, safety concerns, and opinions on driving technology. Your feedback will help develop technology to support safe driving.
Who?:
- This survey is open to individuals aged 55 and older who hold a valid driver’s license (or have had one in the past year) and reside in Canada.
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Environmental Well-Being in Canadian Homes
for Aging in Place
National Research Council of Canada
University of Toronto | Carleton University
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About: The National Research Council of Canada, the University of Toronto, and Carleton University are combining their expertise to help Canadians who want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.
Who?:
- Canadians from across the country to participate in the survey about homes, the conditions in homes, and the health and well-being of the people who live there.
- You are eligible if you are over 60 years of age, love primarily in Canada, and either live in your own home or have moved into supportive housing within the past two years.
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DISCLAIMER: INFO-FLASH is published as an information and education service. We try to present the most current information available.
COMMITMENT: As a bilingual organization, the COA makes every effort to provide complete and well-written information available in both official languages. The information coming from third parties may not be bilingual but is shared in both languages when available.
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The Council on Aging of Ottawa gratefully acknowledges the financial support of
the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
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