Older Adult Services Review

As the senior population across Canadian communities continues to grow, it is more important than ever to support the health and wellbeing of older Canadians. Dufferin County is a vibrant community experiencing population and economic growth and development. With the growing community and ageing population, Dufferin County has initiated an Older Adult Services Review (OASR).

This work aims to assess the current state of older adult services, identify gaps, and propose tailored recommendations to meet the current and future needs of older adults across Dufferin County.

Development of the OASR aligns with the County’s core values identified within the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan of collaboration, accountability, innovation, compassion, and courage. The OASR will support Dufferin County’s mission to provide programs and services that will foster a thriving, equitable and resilient community.

Importantly, Dufferin County is also undertaking a Master Housing Strategy which will assess more specifically the housing and support needs of older adults in the County.

Have your say! Opportunities to be involved

We would love to hear your thoughts on how to better meet the service and housing needs of older adults in Dufferin County.

Survey
We have recently launched our online survey. Older adults age 55 and more can complete the survey here!

Caregivers can complete the survey here!

If you would like to take the survey but would prefer to do it by phone, please reach out to:

Jodi Ball, Project Lead
jodi@jconsultinggroup.ca
905-399-5634

Community group and service provider opportunities
Community groups and service providers can complete the survey here!

We are also hosting targeted focus groups with various community service providers and groups serving older adults across Dufferin County. If you are a representative of a group serving older adults in Dufferin (i.e., seniors’ housing provider, support service provider, advocacy group) and would like to participate in an online focus group. Please reach out directly to:

Jodi Ball, Project Engagement Lead
jodi@jconsultinggroup.ca
905-399-5634

Where Are We Now?
The project is just getting underway and is expected to be completed this fall (2024). Over the next four months, the project team will be collecting and analyzing demographic data, reviewing existing policies and plans, collecting information on existing senior services, and engaging with community organizations and residents.

It is expected that the final Strategy be presented to Council in the fall of this year (2024).