Niagara Age-Friendly Community Initiative
Niagara has joined a global effort led by the World Health Organization to become an age-friendly community.
The goal is to create safe and secure environments that foster community participation, personal health and well-being.
Local action committees will be formed to identify and start age-friendly activities specific to their local community's needs.
Input and ideas from residents are key to the success of the project.
Watch the videoRequirements for an Age-Friendly Community
Age-friendly communities take into consideration the needs of all residents in the following areas:
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
- Transportation
- Housing
- Social Participation
- Respect and Social Inclusion
- Civic Participation and Employment
- Communication and Information
- Community Health and Support Services
Building Age-Friendly Communities
Our initiative will be built around the following:
Principles
Respect, inclusion, engagement, livability, accountabilityBuilding Blocks
Being informed, enabled, supported, encouragedBecoming an Age-Friendly Community
Defining, strategizing, implementing, evaluating
Community Partners
A Niagara-wide partnership has been formed to lead the region's age-friendly initiatives. The partners include:
- Niagara Region
- City of Welland
- City of Welland Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
- Rose City Seniors Foundation
- Niagara Research and Planning Council
A steering committee is working with residents to identify and develop community supports for older adults and young and physically challenged individuals.
The Niagara Age-Friendly Community Initiative is supported by a grant from the Trillium Foundation.
More Information
For more information email Deb Rollo or call 905-685-1571 ext. 3869.
