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The Council on Aging Project: Age Friendly Ottawa (AFO) at the Canadian Association on Gerontology Conference in Vancouver Oct 18-20
AFO gave a presentation on the innovative collaborative approach to the Age Friendly Global Cities Model for Ottawa, at the Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG)Annual Conference in Vancouver
A member of our Age Friendly Ottawa Steering Committee was honoured. Dr Louise Plouffe was presented with the CAG Contribution to Gerontology Award in recognition for her outstanding contribution to the field of Aging, with particular mention for her exceptional work on the World Health Organization Age Friendly Cities Initiative. Congratulations Louise!
Professor Allan Moscovitch explains Old Age Security
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Dr. Allan Moscovitch Professor of Social Work Policy at Carleton University led a spirited lecture and discussion on the Canadian pension system at the Council on Aging of Ottawa on 28 March 2012.
In light of the recent federal government decision to increase the age of eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) in 2029 from 65 years to 67 years, talking pensions with seniors is a hot topic.
Professor Moscovitch highlighted that:
4.7 million people now receive Old Age Security. Current spending on Old Age Security is $27 billion.
While these seem like large imposing numbers, projected total pension costs as a percentage of total gross domestic product for Canada are expected to rise from
only 4% this year to 5% by 2035.
Old Age Security is a key reason that poverty rates among seniors have dropped dramatically relative to 40 years ago.
What does this mean?
Future projected spending on Old Age Security is not a problem. On the contrary it is a program that should be maintained and strengthened in the future. Seniors with income security is a factor that contributes to a healthy economy.
Please click here for the full presentation.
A New Paradigm to Solve the Alternative Level of Care Crisis: A Way Forward
This document summarizes the key messages and recommendations from participants of the Health Forum held last fall as well as more recent updates that reflect the evolving Alternative Level of Care (ALC) situation.
The 2010 Health Forum Report is meant to be used by seniors and their families, stakeholder organizations and individuals and policy makers to help continue the discussion on the ALC issue with a focus on senior-centred solutions.
The document will be used by Council on Aging as a reference tool to help monitor the progress and achievement of strategies to support seniors and to provide them with choices for independent and assisted living.
The Council on Aging is also available to make presentations to groups on this report and recommendations. To make such a request, please contact the Council’s office at (613) 789-3577 x 11.
A New Paradigm to Solve the Alternative Level of Care Crisis: A Way Forward
Submission to the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat on the Proposed Initial Draft Regulations under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010
The Council on Aging of Ottawa welcomes the opportunity to respond to the proposed initial draft regulations under the Retirement Homes Act. We support a regulatory framework that will ensure a more accountable retirement home sector that places a stronger focus on the protection of seniors.
The following submission to the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat by the Council on Aging of Ottawa was prepared by a work group of the Health Issues Committee.
Submission to the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
on Retirement Home Regulations