Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility
Research demonstrates that recreational programs and active, healthy lifestyles contribute significantly to improved mental and physical well-being.
Supporting seniors through accessible recreation opportunities, including preventative initiatives such as fall-prevention exercise programs, can help reduce injuries, promote independence, and ultimately lessen the demand on health clinics, hospitals, and physicians' offices.
Where we're at
- Norfolk County’s 65+ population accounts for 25% of our residents and continues to grow
Norfolk asks that the Province
- Increase financial support for senior fall prevention programs
- Improve senior recreation
- Provide additional funding to assist in the development of Age-Friendly Communities, aligning with the World Health Organization's (WHO) initiative, further enhancing healthy, active and independent living for all ages
Norfolk County thanks the ministry for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) funding but would request consideration for more.
Norfolk is ready.
We can grow Ontario, together.