Funding for Enhanced Seniors Outreach Health Prevention Programs

WHEREAS a significant capacity for maintaining the health and wellness of seniors exists at the municipal level through neighbourhood homes, seniors centres and community centres; AND WHEREAS limited funding for these services means they cannot meet the need for outreach programming to isolated seniors, information services on locally available social and health programs for seniors, social programming to keep seniors active and connected: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government provide funding for enhanced seniors outreach and health programs including information services, social networking, and age-appropriate exercise programs; implement measures to control cost pressures in a broader health care system; and support better coordination among existing services.