The Council on Aging of Ottawa

Speak up for Age-Friendly Housing: A key issue for voters of all ages

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In case you missed it, or want to review what you heard at COA’s Town Hall on Age-Friendly Housing held on September 28, here are links to the PowerPoint and a video recording of the event.

The 90-minute recording of this online town hall includes:
  • COA’s platform on housing issues for older adults, with 5 key recommendations. 
  • Dr. Carolyn Whitzman’s presentation on measuring seniors’ housing needs in Ottawa
  • An innovative approach to keeping older adults in their own homes called Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities – Supportive Service Program.