BRAMPTON, ON (April 21, 2022) – The City of Brampton has launched a new online resource to help further Brampton’s age-friendly vision and strengthen community connections. The new seniors’ resource directory is an online tool to help increase access to resources and services for seniors and caregivers.
Some of the resources available in the directory include:
- Home and social supports
- Transportation
- Health and wellbeing
- Financial and accessibility supports
- Mental health
- Newcomer supports
In March 2021, the City of Brampton became a member of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. Members of the network share and promote the values and principles of the WHOs age-friendly approach, commit to creating age-friendly environments and agree to participate actively in the network.
The seniors’ resource directory helps support Brampton’s aging population by encouraging social participation, recognizing social isolation and providing resources for information and communication, all items outlined in Brampton’s Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan.
The City of Brampton received $20,575 in grant funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program to support bringing the directory to fruition.
The new seniors’ resource directory will provide easy to access information on available support services and key community touchpoints, helping to rebuild connections and social engagement opportunities for Brampton seniors as the community continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on the seniors’ resource directory, visit brampton.ca/agefriendly
Residents requiring an alternate format for any of the information found in the directory can send an email to agefriendly@brampton.ca
Quotes“In 2006, Brampton was home to roughly 34,000 people aged 65 and older. By 2016, that number increased to over 66,000. We have incredible seniors in Brampton whose contributions continue to strengthen our city. The City of Brampton is committed to engaging with the community and improving the lives of our seniors. The new seniors’ resource directory will provide the tools our aging population needs to make vital connections and thrive.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City; one where our seniors are valued, supported and play an active role in the community. Through extensive community engagement, we’ve created the new seniors’ resource directory to provide Brampton-specific information to our seniors as we continue to build a better Brampton for everyone.”
- Martin Medeiros, Regional Councillor, Wards 3 & 4; Chair, Planning and Development, City of Brampton
“Between 2006 and 2016, Brampton’s senior population grew by 196 per cent and the growth continues. The City of Brampton is committed to creating an age-friendly city and providing the tools and resources our aging population needs to thrive in their senior years.”
- Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton
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