The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) wants to hear from you! Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults…
by Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, November/December 2023 November and December mark several holidays linked to…
By The Expert Panel on Income Security HighlightsA report prepared for the Government of Alberta by Telus Health claims that if Alberta leaves the Canada…
by Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, October 2023 On 14 December 1990, the United Nations designated…
Why Snow Moles? Winter brings safety and accessibility issues related to snow, ice, and infrastructure challenges. Therefore, our top priority is pedestrian safety and accessibility,…
Addressing the Urgent Need for Age-Friendly Housing By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, September 2023 Everyone…
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) serves as a leading community voice for Ottawa’s older adults. As a bilingual and inclusive Council, we work…
Intergenerational programs benefit children and older peopleBy Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, July/August 2023The evidence is…
People living with disabilities, including many older adults, require accessible built environments, including age-friendly accessible housing. The best way to ensure this requirement is to adopt Universal Design.What is…
Dear Mayor Sutcliffe, The members of the Council on Aging of Ottawa’s Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee were very disappointed to learn at their recent…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
