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There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season – and walking is one of the best ways to keep healthy. On the other hand, winter can be a challenging time of year to get out and about. Here are some tips for safer walking outdoors in winter. Download

By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, January/February 2023   There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season. Walking is free and one of the best ways to stay active and healthy. We walk outdoors to get to needed destinations and public transportation, and to be with other people. Like many other pet owners, I walk three times a day with my active dog Molly—in all kinds of weather conditions. Winter can make it difficult to walk outdoors. Ottawa is increasingly challenged by winter walking hazards, including a changing climate that brings on some big snows and a thaw-freeze cycle that encourages icy, hazardous conditions. This can lead to falls and serious injuries, sometimes with long-term consequences, including chronic pain or disabling conditions that may mean loss of independence. Fear of another fall discourages an active…

Menu About Smart Aging Smart Aging Workshops Workshop 5 – Getting Where You Need to Go Participants will learn effective strategies to continue getting around as safely as possible for as long as possible and be informed on the various transportation options available. Objectives The loss of ones Driver’s License can be one of the most difficult transitions for many seniors to face.  Being able to maintain one’s license for as long as possible and being prepared for this significant change before it happens can make things much easier on everyone involved.  During this session, you will have the opportunity to:recognize your transportation patternslearn ways in which you can continue driving safely for as long as possibleconsider alternative modes of transportationcommit to taking action in some way before our next session Resources Walking Resources Walkability ScoreIf you are considering a move, consider moving closer to amenities, family and friends. Check out the walking score…

Menu Home Housing Housing Guide Housing News Health Issues Long-Term Care in Ottawa Health Issues News Income Security Income Security News Transportation Snow Moles Older Drivers Transportation News Francophone Affairs Francophone Affair News Snow Moles 2024 Age-Friendly Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Audits for Seniors and Other Valuable Pedestrians SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what it is like to walk outside on a winter day.You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions in Ottawa, by becoming a SNOW MOLE and completing a Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Questionnaire. Your answers will be part of a 2023 Winter Walking in Ottawa: Snow Mole Report shared with the City of Ottawa for a better understanding of the safety of winter walking in Ottawa. You can be a snow mole: When you go out for an errand or a walk, please use the Snow Mole Questionnaire to note features and conditions that are “safe” (e.g.,…

Menu Home Housing Housing Guide Housing News Health Issues Long-Term Care in Ottawa Health Issues News Income Security Income Security News Transportation Snow Moles Older Drivers Transportation News Francophone Affairs Francophone Affair News Goals The Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) works to: Improve the transportation options for older adults and persons with disabilities in urban, suburban and rural Ottawa Offer education about transportation challenges and options for older adults and persons with disabilities Priorities Supporting Addressing Advocating community groups to audit neighbourhood walkability and pedestrian safety gaps in Rural Transportation for changes in OC/Para Transpo services that support older adults and persons with disabilities Promoting Liaise with Supporting Reaching the safety of older drivers university researchers at uOttawa and Carleton University the Gotta Go Campaign to ensure access to washrooms in public spaces older adults with information about transportation options Current Highlights Reminders for Older Drivers Learn more News Read…

Menu Mission & Vision Board & Leadership Corporate Membership History Publications Awards As a bilingual and inclusive Council, we bring together representatives of older adult groups, community partners, government organizations, the business community, and individuals whose diverse backgrounds, extensive experience and expertise enable our Council to undertake quality strategic thinking on older adult issues.Our board and committees are comprised of a minimum of 50% older adults and 20% francophone. We welcome interest from all who are representative of the population we serve. Board of Directors Trèva CousineauPresidentA former teacher and dietitian, Trèva Cousineau has devoted herself to the advancement and protection of the” francophonie” at the local, provincial, national and even international levels for more than 50 years. She has served as counsel, coordinator and director of many franco-ontarien and French Canadian organizations, such as President of the provincial ACFO, Chair of the Ontario School Trustees’ Council and Executive Director…