Building an Age-Friendly Simcoe County

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Age-Friendly Business/Organization Award Program

Helps business owners assess whether their business is designed to serve everyone. The program provides a guide, resources, tools and recognition to enable business owners to identify, promote and be recognized for implementing age-friendly practices. As our population ages, it makes viable business sense to adapt to meet changing needs.

ONLINE SUBMISSION - Age-Friendly Business/Organization Recognition Application

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2019 Simcoe County Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program

Press Release - February 19, 2019 County launches 2019 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program

The County of Simcoe has established an annual fund in the amount of $500,000 for eligible Seniors Housing Grant Program projects. Grant amounts will be distributed based on the number of applications received and ability to meet funding criteria. For eligebility criteria and more information, please click here: 2019 Simcoe County Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program. Deadline is May 15th, 2019.

2018-2023 Simcoe County Positive Aging Strategy:
Older Adults Strengthening our Communities

Simcoe County Positive Aging Strategy

2016 Community Needs Assessment Report

Executive Summary

Full Report

About An Age-Friendly Simcoe County

From the World Health Organization (WHO) to our municipal government, there is a call for an age-friendly society. The County of Simcoe recognizes the Age-Friendly Community (AFC) concept as an initiative that falls within their mandate and, in support of our aging population, has chosen to develop a framework for the communities that reside within its geographical area. Developing a framework will help our community stakeholders identify, plan and address needs and priorities related to older adults in our area.

How to Become Involved

Two levels of involvement and contact information are highlighted in 'How to Become Involved'. These criteria are intended to guide the planning process by involving seniors along the way towards developing the County's Age-Friendly Community framework.

We Want to Hear From You

To better understand the issues related to aging, we would like to invite you to become involved by answering some questions relating to Civic Participation and Employment, Communication and Information, Community Support and Health Services, Housing, Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation and Transportation. Click here to provide your feedback.