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…
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…
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…
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…
At the beginning of this pandemic, COA noted that communication with residents and families was weak in many LTC homes. Sometimes families learned of COVID-19…
Role of the Government of Ontario Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Long-term care homes (LTCH) are part of the provincial health care system. The…
To read the COA’s Statement of Concerns, go to: Ready to be part of the change? Here is what you can do now!
In 2015, the Age-Friendly Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Committee developed an All-Season Age-Friendly Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Audit questionnaire, and carried out all-seasons audits in…
RE: Long-Term Care Commission As part of the new mandate of the ‘announced’ Commission on Long-Term Care, the COA strongly implores the Ontario government not…
Many LTC homes lack the capacity and resources to deal with serious public health emergencies, let alone one as significant as COVID-19. Several critical factors…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
