Midhurst/October 1, 2024 – The County of Simcoe has taken a step forward in building up an age-friendly community with the creation of the Simcoe County Age-Friendly Wellness Program.
This program, which is now underway, is focused on providing opportunities for older adults to stay active and connected in their communities. This includes delivering a mind, spirit, and body wellness support to help older adults stay active and healthy, helping to reduce social isolation and improve the mental health and overall wellbeing for those living across the region.
Recognizing the importance of this work across the community, the Simcoe County Age-Friendly Wellness Program was the grateful recipient of more than $14,500 in funding through the 2024-25 Seniors Community Grant Program, paid for by the government of Ontario.
“With a growing and aging population, it is imperative that we continue to support our older adults, celebrating their diversity, reducing inequalities, and providing opportunities for them to continue to thrive in the communities that they have helped to create”, said Warden Basil Clarke. “This investment from the province does just that, investing in health and wellness programs that incorporate a variety of activities including live music, entertainment, and workshops on exercises, healthy eating, fall prevention, ageism, and anti-fraud to name a few.”
Upcoming events can be found on the County’s website.
About the Simcoe County Age-Friendly Community Program
The Age-Friendly Community Program was established in 2016 to increase awareness of the County’s aging population and help businesses and organizations evaluate their environment and service delivery. The County continues to provide resources and assessment tools to help organizations implement age-friendly goals and strategies and adapt to our aging population. For more information on our Age-Friendly Community program, visit the website, email agefriendly@simcoe.ca or call 705-726-9300 ext. 3127.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.