While the government announced on May 27th that all long-term care homes (LTCH) now have air conditioning, sadly, this does not mean that all residents have air conditioning in their own rooms. It only...

Dear Premier Ford, The Council on Aging of Ottawa says seniors and their families should not have to wait for long-term care reform The tragic loss of lives of so many residents and staff in Ontario’s...

The Council on Aging of Ottawa recommends a significant increase in funding to Ontario’s Long-Term Care system as well as increased funding to address the many other significant gaps in health...

RE: Government of Ontario’s Fall Preparedness Plans for Health and Long-Term Care Dear Premier Doug Ford, The Council on Aging of Ottawa is writing to express our disappointment in your...

Many thanks to all of you, 2,221 seniors, who completed the COVID-19 Seniors Survey questionnaire in May and June! Here is a brief update of what we found as well as our plans to use the findings to improve...

  The pandemic forced all of us into crisis mode, but can it help fast track fundamental change in long-term care (LTC) homes and for the people who live there?  For over 40 years, the Council...

We are encouraged by the openness of researchers, practitioners, and communities in sharing best practices in a timely fashion during this crisis. The COA applauds Ottawa Public Health’s reporting on outbreaks...