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TMP-23930
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY C. TOSH, AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PROJECT LEAD OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE REGARDING THE AGE-FRIENDLY BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM AND THE 2019 AGE-FRIENDLY SENIORS HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
C. Tosh, Age-Friendly Community Project Lead of the Health and Emergency Services Department at the County of Simcoe provided a presentation regarding An Age-Friendly Simcoe County. Ms. Tosh noted that population aging is a global phenomenon and one of the most significant trends in the 21st century.
Ms. Tosh discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The World Health Organization’s Eight Dimensions to assess a city’s environment, services and policies reflecting active aging determinants;
· A review of the County of Simcoe’s Positive Aging Strategy: Older Adults Strengthening our Communities;
· An overview of Age-Friendly Simcoe County (AFC) initiatives including:
o Communication and Information;
o Transportation;
o Housing;
o Health and Community Support;
o Outdoor Spaces; and
o Civic Engagement and Volunteerism.
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TMP-24040
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | SIMCOE COUNTY AGE-FRIENDLY SENIORS HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM
That correspondence be sent to the Clerk at the County of Simcoe requesting if the City of Barrie can be included in the Age-Friendly Housing Grant Program. | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-23931
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | DISCUSSION WITH S. HOFFMANN OF THE BARRIE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING AND SAFETY FOR SENIORS
S. Hoffmann, Public Fire and Life Safety Officer/Public Information Officer in the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) Department provided an overview of Seniors Programs that BFES offers to assist seniors to lead safer lives. Ms. Hoffmann discussed the BFES “Remembering When” program to help seniors live safely in their homes for as long as possible. She noted that the “Remembering When” program includes eight fire prevention and eight fall prevention safety measures along with a safety checklist.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses from staff. | | |
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TMP-23932
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | REVIEW OF THE SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE 2018-2022 TERM
D. Dellio, Chair requested that the Committee Members review the Seniors Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference for the 2018-2022 Term. Ms. Dellio noted that the Committee’s objectives include developing a work plan with specific actions to address the checklist developed by the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities guide and providing an annual report to Council on the Committee’s accomplishments. | | |
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TMP-23934
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PROPOSAL TO ARRANGE A SEPARATE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE GOALS OF THE SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2018-2022 TERM
The Committee agreed to meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. after its regular meeting on May 27, 2019 to discuss the future goals and objectives of the Seniors Advisory Committee for the 2018-2022 term. | | |
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TMP-23933
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | REVIEW OF THE SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S 2019 BUDGET
The Committee reviewed its budget of $3,500.00 for 2019. | | |
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TMP-23935
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | REVIEW OF THE BUDGET FOR THE SENIORS BARBEQUE TO PROMOTE SENIORS MONTH - JUNE 2019
This item was deferred for discussion at the next meeting of the Seniors Advisory Committee. | | |
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