Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to creating accessible and inclusive communities where all residents—regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or ability—feel included, respected, and enjoy a high quality of life.
As part of this commitment, Durham Region is proud to announce our membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
As a member of this network, Durham Region is part of a global movement of communities, cities and other sub-national levels of government that are striving to better meet the needs of older residents.
The goal of the WHO age-friendly framework is to build communities that allow people to participate fully throughout their lives. This framework follows eight areas, which the Region uses to guide the creation of age-friendly environments:
Since creating the Age-Friendly Durham Strategy and Action Plan in 2017, the Region has promoted accessible services, facilities and communications; expanded accessible public transit services and retrofitted bus shelters; and provided age-friendly planning information, including the Map Viewer of Age-Friendly Community Assets.
The Durham Council on Aging has facilitated multiple projects, including the creation of a housing directory to assist older adults and caregivers in identifying appropriate housing options and an awareness campaign to combat negative age-related stereotypes.
View the Region’s Age-Friendly Network page or visit durham.ca/AgeFriendly for more information on age-friendly initiatives in Durham.
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“By joining the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, the Region of Durham reaffirms its commitment to better meet the needs of older residents. We are committed to ensuring our community is healthy, safe and happy for everyone and that residents may age with dignity.”
- John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of Durham
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