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Demographic Context
Background
Introduction to the Older Adult Plan
Actions
Key Success Factors
Key Considerations and Challenges
Questions
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Demographic Context
Seniors population in Ottawa is expected to more than double in the
next 20 years (to reach 254,000 seniors by 2031)
Approximately 7,800 Ottawa seniors live in rural areas, representing 8%
of the total seniors population
Majority live in central areas of the city fastest growth is expected in
suburban and rural areas
Median total income is 32% higher than provincial average and 48%
higher than Canadian average, however approximately 7,000 live on
low income
2016-2021
45-64
65-74
2021-2026
75-84
85+
2026-2031
Background
2009 Council motion to create an Older Adult Plan for the City
of Ottawa
2011 Older Adult Plan made a Term of Council Priority (20112014)
2011 Council approved $500K operational budget to implement
Plan initiatives starting in 2012
2012 Older Adult Plan approved by Council
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Background
Research
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Consultation
with older
adults
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Development
of Older
Adult Plan
CITY OF OTTAWA
OLDER ADULT PLAN
OAP Actions
Supports for vulnerable (on low income and/or socially isolated)
older adults
Dental screening and urgent dental treatments to over 600 low income
older adults
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OAP Actions
Caregiver supports
Caregiver Resource and e-learning module
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OAP Actions
Access and use of public transit
Over 100 additional Travel Training passes to agency trainers and
trainees; introduced rural taxi and shopping bus initiatives
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Success Factors
Council priority
Designated champion within City structure
Equity and inclusion as a planning framework
Financial commitment
Age Friendly Ottawa partnership joint application to
the WHO Network of Age Friendly Cities
Seniors Roundtable with political representation
Early wins, community outreach, media attention
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QUESTIONS?
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