November 1, 2022 The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is inviting proposal submissions in response to the attached RFP to increase COA’s revenue and…
Valerie Wright is a retired teacher/principal from the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She is a member of the Council on Aging’s Age Friendly Housing Committee,…
Mary Appleton has had a variety of careers starting in national amateur sport organizations, to marketing for an Ottawa home health agency, to managing a…
Jenny Brooks was a Critical Care and Emergency Nurse for many years, before becoming a full-time professor at Algonquin College teaching these same specialties. She…
What is a NORC? A NORC is the short form for a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. A NORC is simply a geographic designation for an…
Dear Party Leaders:Re: Ontario’s Health Care System The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) recognizes that Ontario’s health care system is in crisis. The issues…
JOB DESCRIPTION As a bilingual and inclusive Council, The Council on Aging of Ottawa works to advance the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults. The COA…
(September 2022) Together, we can work to reduce ageism and its negative effects . From the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Discussion…
Driving, although not the sole mean of transportation, gives seniors independence and flexibility. Despite some health changes as we grow older, safety for ourselves and…
Are you interested in older adult health issues? Do you like to learn about emerging health issues, read news articles and surf the internet? Are…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
