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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  1. What does the Council on Aging do for seniors in the community?
  2. Where does the Council on Aging get its support?
  3. Why should I join the Council on Aging?
  4. What information does the Council on Aging have about care facilities and services for seniors?
What We Do  
 What does the Council on Aging do for seniors in the community?

 

 

 

 

Our community includes seniors and their extended families, public and private care and service providers, and those planning and legislating for them.
 
INVESTIGATE:
The Council on Aging explores ways of addressing seniors' issues and concerns by means of task forces & working groups, research projects (e.g. CMHC Housing Research Project, Successful Aging Ottawa Seniors Survey), and collaborative consultations and partnerships (e.g. Senior Accessible Health Care).

COMMUNICATE:
 The Council on Aging informs its members and those in its community of COA activities and seniors' issues via its website and e-mail as well as through its publications, bulletins, and media releases.

EDUCATE:
The Council on Aging aims to improve the knowledge of seniors' issues among members of its community through fora, workshops, publications, presentations, and its speaker's bureau.

COORDINATE:
The Council on Aging works with other organizations and agencies to better leverage limited community resources in order to maximize effective outcomes.  Recent examples of coordinated efforts include Successful Aging Ottawa and the Elder Abuse Community Response Network.

ACTIVATE:
The Council on Aging (COA) employs the results of its investigations to inform planners and legislators and advocates for action that is necessary and important to the community and the welfare of seniors.
Support  
 Where does the Council on Aging get its support?
The Council on Aging (COA) receives ongoing financial support from the City of Ottawa, United Way/Centraide Ottawa, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.  Additional, in-kind support has been received from Magma Communications, Microsoft Canada, and Adobe Inc.  The COA profits from  the in-kind and financial support of its members, and, as a registered charity, it also receives financial support from interested individuals like yourself - if you would like to help the COA fulfil its mission, please complete the attached donation form or contact the COA office for more options.
Why Join?:
 Why should I join the Council on Aging?
Council on Aging (COA) members obtain information and gain satisfaction by participating, collaborating, and ameliorating the quality of life for seniors in Ottawa.  To join the COA, please see the membership area.
Information & Publications: What information does the Council on Aging have about care facilities and services for seniors?
The Council on Aging (COA) maintains an extensive library of publications of relevance to community members.  A full list of COA documents is available on the library page of this site - in addition, several key documents are available electronically.  If you cannot find the resource that you are looking for, please contact the COA office for assistance.
KEY ONLINE RESOURCES: