We’re Still in the Game. By Patrick Curran, Council on Aging of Ottawa My uncle Pat was a prominent sports reporter in Montreal and Ottawa during the 50s and 60s. After Pat retired, he continued to write for the Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association (CARHA) as well as play hockey, even after undergoing quadruple open...
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By Jennifer Brooks, Council on Aging of Ottawa Ninety six per cent of older adults want to age in place and live independently for as long as possible. Most of us will need health, social and physical supports to do so with dignity and grace. The Naturally Occurring Retirement Community – Supportive Service Program (NORC-SSP)...
An Inspiring Older Immigrant Story By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Tareq Hadhad was worried about his father: Issam did not know what to do with his life. Before the war began in Syria, Issam had run a chocolate company for over 20 years. But that life was gone now. The factory was destroyed and he and his family...
By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa The idea for the Smart Aging program at the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) grew out of Sarah Bercier’s experience with older adults and the recognition that as we age, we experience a number of transitions, such as changes in our health and finances. Sarah, who is executive...
Making it a well-resourced foundation of our health-care system By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Over 90 per cent of older people want to “age in place” in their home and community and to avoid having to go to a long-term care facility. Audrey Jacques, lead with the home and community care working group of the...
As we enter the winter season By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Louise Brunelle is chair of the older drivers sub-committee at the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA). Louise says, “Driving gives older people independence and flexibility—a tried and true way to get where we need to go. Safe mobility in the community is...
by Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Elder Abuse is defined by the World Health Organization as “a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.” Elder abuse is recognized internationally as...
by Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Accessibility is created when the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered, and products, services and facilities are built or modified so that they can be used by people of all abilities. In 2017, 22 per cent of Canadians reported living with a disability. This...
Winter Walking Problems By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa 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...
