Seniors Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee, Welland (SCAC)
\nStrategic Planning Draft #3
\nFeb 13 2020<\/p>\n
Background Information<\/p>\n
Aging Population
\nBetween 2011 and 2031, seniors 65 and older will account for 60 % of population growth in Niagara, while those in the 0-25 age category will account for 7%. Stats Canada: one in five Canadians should be aged\u00a065\u00a0and older in\u00a02024.
\nWelland\u2019s population is 52,293, 21.28% are over 65, Niagara on the Lake and Pelham are higher.<\/p>\n
World Health Organization (WHO) 8 domains of livability
\n1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
\n2: Transportation
\n3: Housing
\n4: Social Participation
\n5: Respect and Social Inclusion
\n6: Civic Participation and Employment
\n7: Communication and Information
\n8: Community and Health Services<\/p>\n
Age Friendly Community Vision
\nA caring community that optimizes opportunities for overall wellbeing to enhance quality of life as people age. <\/p>\n
Niagara Age Friendly Niagara Network (AFNN) Forum Discussion for Collective Focus
\nAddress issues of common concern across Niagara through joint advocacy (e.g. transportation, housing, social isolation)
\nStrengthen the intergenerational aspect of the AFNN by engaging youth in our planning and action
\nImplement mechanisms, such as an online portal, to support timely information-sharing between municipal committee
\nLook for new ideas and best practices by connecting with municipalities in Niagara and beyond
\nEngage directly with developers, planners and affordable housing experts
\nEngage with Niagara Regional Housing, long-term care homes, and transitional housing providers
\nBring forth recommendations informed by best practice and evidence conversations to the respective local municipal councils
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Seniors Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee, Welland (SCAC)
\nStrategic Planning Draft #3
\nFeb 13 2020<\/p>\n
Background Information<\/p>\n
Aging Population
\nBetween 2011 and 2031, seniors 65 and older will account for 60 % of population growth in Niagara, while those in the 0-25 age category will account for 7%. Stats Canada: one in five Canadians should be aged\u00a065\u00a0and older in\u00a02024.
\nWelland\u2019s population is 52,293, 21.28% are over 65, Niagara on the Lake and Pelham are higher.<\/p>\n
World Health Organization (WHO) 8 domains of livability
\n1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
\n2: Transportation
\n3: Housing
\n4: Social Participation
\n5: Respect and Social Inclusion
\n6: Civic Participation and Employment
\n7: Communication and Information
\n8: Community and Health Services<\/p>\n
Age Friendly Community Vision
\nA caring community that optimizes opportunities for overall wellbeing to enhance quality of life as people age. <\/p>\n
Niagara Age Friendly Niagara Network (AFNN) Forum Discussion for Collective Focus
\nAddress issues of common concern across Niagara through joint advocacy (e.g. transportation, housing, social isolation)
\nStrengthen the intergenerational aspect of the AFNN by engaging youth in our planning and action
\nImplement mechanisms, such as an online portal, to support timely information-sharing between municipal committee
\nLook for new ideas and best practices by connecting with municipalities in Niagara and beyond
\nEngage directly with developers, planners and affordable housing experts
\nEngage with Niagara Regional Housing, long-term care homes, and transitional housing providers
\nBring forth recommendations informed by best practice and evidence conversations to the respective local municipal councils
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