Age-friendly Communities: A Preliminary Investigation into the Age-Friendliness of Guelph and Wellington County

It is important that older adults feel safe and comfortable living in their communities.  This sense of security will assist them to live active and fulfilling lives as they age.  In order for a community to be age-friendly, the unique needs and capacities of older people need to be identified and understood. Under 8 topic areas, we have listed Positives in our Communities; Things that need Improvement; and Suggestions for Improvement from older adults in Guelph and Wellington, as well as recommendations outlined in the WHO and Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors’ reports.

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