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 rebuild capacity post-COVID. The COA is seeking a partner...

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, in which she has played a key role in the...

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 coalition of national organizations promoting vaccination,...

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 returned to university in 2000...

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 area such as a rental/condo building or neighbourhood block, that...

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 are complex and systemic shortcomings have...

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 has been an active part of the Ottawa community...

(September 2022) Together, we can work to reduce ageism and its negative effects . From the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Discussion Guide on Ageism: Lagacé et al....

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 others is a priority on the road....

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 you ready to be an advocate? We are looking for individuals...