Age-Friendly Community Plan

The outside environment and public buildings impact the mobility, independence and quality of life of seniors and their ability to “age in place”. An Age-friendly Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Checklist may include: Environment, Green Spaces and Walkways, Outdoor Seating, Pavements, Roads, Traffic, Cycle Paths, Safety, Services, Buildings and Public Toilets.

Accessible and affordable public transportation is important to the ability of seniors to access services and participate socially and civically. An Age-friendly Transportation Checklist may include: Affordability; Reliability and Frequency; Travel Destinations; Age-Friendly Vehicles; Specialized Services; Priority Seating; Transport Drivers; Safety and Comfort; Transport Stops and Stations; Information; Community Transport; Taxis; Roads; Driving Competence and Parking.

Related Pages:
Barrie Accessible Community Transportation Services (BACTS)

Related Links:
Canadian Red Cross

Appropriate housing and access to community and social services allows seniors to age comfortably and safely within their community. An Age-friendly Housing Checklist may include: Affordability, Essential Services, Design, Modifications, Maintenance, Ageing in Place, Community Integration, Housing Options, and Living Environment.

Related Pages:
City of Barrie Affordable Housing Strategy

Related Links:
Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
IOOF Seniors Homes

Good health and well-being requires social participation and support throughout life. An Age-friendly Social Participation Checklist may include: Accessibility of Events and Activities, Affordability, Range of Events and Programs, Facilities and Settings, Promotion and Awareness of Activities, Addressing Isolation and Fostering Community Integration.

Related Pages:
55+ Programs
Arts, Culture & Tourism
Festivals & Events
Recreation Programs
Theatres & Shows
This Week in Barrie

It is important for all citizens, regardless of age, to feel respected, recognized and included. An Age-friendly Checklist may include: Respect and Social Inclusion Checklist includes: Respectful and Inclusive Services, Public Images of Ageing, International and Family Interactions, Public Education, Community Inclusion and Economic Inclusion.

Many seniors contribute significantly to their communities. An age-friendly community provides opportunities for seniors to contribute through paid and/or volunteer work. An Age-friendly Civic Participation and Employment Checklist may include: Volunteering Options, Employment Options, Training, Accessibility, Civic Participation, Valued Contributions, Entrepreneurship and Pay.

Related Pages:
City Council & Committees
Employment Opportunities, City of Barrie       

Relevant and readily accessible information to seniors with varying capacities and resources is essential.  An Age-friendly Communication and Information Checklist may include: Information Offer; Oral Communication, Printed Information; Plain Language; Automated Communication and Equipment and Computers and Internet.

Related Pages:
This Week in Barrie

Related Links:
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A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario (Service Ontario)
NSMHealthline

Quality, appropriate, affordable and accessible health and support services are vital to maintaining the health and independence of seniors. An Age-friendly Community and Health Services Checklist may include: Service Accessibility, Offer of Services, Voluntary Support and Emergency Planning and Care.

Related Links:
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Ministry of Community and Social Services
NSMHealthline
Simcoe County Public Health Unit
The Barrie Native Friendship Centre