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Cambridge is a member of the W.H.O Global Network OF Age-Friendly Cities and CoMMUNITIES.

After 13 years of advocacy by CCOA, the City of Cambridge will be part of a growing global movement of communities,  cities and other sub-national levels of government that are striving to better meet the needs of older residents.


 For more information, contact Kim Cusimano at cusimanok@cambridge.ca or  519-740-4681 ext4433

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The W.H.O's Age-Friendly Cities Framework includes:

1. Transportation

3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

1. Transportation

Transportation is a key factor influencing active aging, and it impacts other areas such as access to community and social supports, and inclusion. Public transit systems are good for some things, but difficult to use for medical appointments or if you cannot plan a trip in advance. Accessibility and cost are barriers for some people in accessing public transportation. 


In a truly age-friendly community, not having a car or not being able to drive is not a barrier to maintaining a high quality of life.

2. HOUSING

3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

1. Transportation

Housing is essential to safety and well-being. Where we live is more than just a roof - it’s a home. Older adults want to age in place, but also in the right place for their individual circumstances. Waiting times to access housing must be addressed as well as the availability and affordability of appropriate housing, and housing with supports.

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3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

Health and support services are essential to maintaining active aging and aging in place. This includes a wide network of services from hospitals to family support, home care and community organizations. 

4. RESPECT & SOCIAL INCLUSION

3. community HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPORTS

All residents should be able to participate fully in society without facing barriers due to age. There were mixed results on this issue in the 2011 needs assessment, depending on the individual and their personal experience. Sometimes respondents said they felt respected and included, and other times they experienced a lack of consideration from others. The amount of respect and inclusion people experience as they age is tied to their quality of life and social participation.

5. ACCESS TO INFORMATION

All residents should be able to participate fully in society by staying connected to events, people and activities and accessing information. 

It is vital to our quality of life to be able to find and use the information we need. The rapid evolution of communication technologies can be both a useful tool and a format for exclusion. All information should be communicated in a manner that can be readily and easily accessed.

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Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.


Kim Cusimano: cusimanok@cambridge.ca  519-740-4681 ext4433

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