This guide from the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors is intended to be used by individuals and groups interested in making their community more age-friendly, including local and provincial governments, voluntary organizations, the private sector, seniors, senior -serving organizations and citizens’ groups. Making communities age-friendly is a shared responsibility among many groups including the various levels of government. The guide is designed to illustrate what is meant by “age-friendly” and to provide communities with a starting point to identify common barriers and assets in their communities and foster dialogue and action that support the development of age-friendly communities.
The aging of the Canadian population has significant implications for the health system. A large proportion of seniors live in rural or remote areas, so communities geared to their needs is important.
