The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is pleased to participate in the pre-budget consultations. The past three years have been extremely challenging for all…
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…
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is pleased to participate in the 2022 pre-budget consultations. The past two years have been extremely challenging for…
For over 40 years, the Council on Aging of Ottawa has been a leading community voice for Ottawa’s seniors. The Council launched its campaign for…
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…
Dear Premier Ford, More than ever, this government needs to show strong and committed leadership in making these needed changes and ensuring that LTC is…
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…
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…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
