Sooke Age-Friendly Committee Activities Report
This report outlines the initiatives and progress of the Sooke Age-Friendly Committee from 2015 to 2016. It includes information on committee members, goals, and ongoing activities focused on creating a safe and enriched community for people of all ages and abilities.
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Sooke Region Age-Friendly Committee A community where everyone enjoys a safe, enriched and dignified life Report to Sooke Council Sept. 14th, 2015
Pre-Age-Friendly Committee Timeline 2008: Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Seniors Housing and Support Initiative Dialogue Final Report Oct 2008: Report An Age-Friendly Sooke: What We Can Do - Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce 21.11.12: Mayor s Advisory Panel on Community Health and Social Initiatives - Seniors Issues Meeting Notes 08.04.13: Mayor s Advisory Panel on Community Health and Social Initiatives UBCM Age-Friendly Grant May 2013: Study The Youth Engagement Project - Sooke Youth Council 08.05.13: Mayor s Advisory Panel on Youth Issues 13.10.13: District of Sooke Age-Friendly Action Plan 2015 09.12.13: Mayor s Advisory Panel on Community Health and Social Initiatives 31.12.13: Age-Friendly Community Planning & Projects Grant Final Report 01.01.14: DoS Community Services Agreement Sept 2014: Study Getting It Built: Community Centre Project CHI 2015: Sooke designated as a BC Age-Friendly Community Jan. 2015: Study Seniors Managing at Home CHI 2015: Age-Friendly Committee formed
Sooke District Age Friendly Designation Designation Acquired 1. Committee Phase Forming an Age-Friendly Committee/Team 2. Assessment Phase A Community Evaluation 3. Planning Phase Determining Challenges and Opportunities 4. Implementation Phase Putting the Plan into Action 5. Monitoring Progress The Benefits Seniors are supported to age actively, enjoy good health, and remain independent and involved in their communities. People of all ages and abilities benefit from safer, barrier-free buildings and streets, better access to local businesses and facilities, and more green spaces. Businesses benefit from the increased support and spending power of older customers, and are better able to support older workers. The community benefits from the increased participation of older adults in community life.
Age-Friendly Committee Members Ayre Manor Canadian Senior Cohousing Pacfic Centre Family Service Association Seaparc Sooke Family Resource Society Sooke Youth Council Sooke Region Community Health Initiative
Age-Friendly Committee Goals 2015- 2016 1) Advocate for equal services and improved access to services for all 2) Inter-generational education and information sharing, bringing people around on an issue 3) Coordination with political authorities at all levels including First Nations and specific interest groups 4) Formalize commitments 5) Funding 6) Monitor and report changes
Age-Friendly Committee Activities 2015-2016 Ongoing Initiatives: Ayre Manor expansion project Sooke multi-use centre Transportation improvements Affordable seniors housing Inter-generational activities, mentorship etc New Initiatives: "Seniors Resource and Referral" coordinator Address possibility of Better at Home program to support seniors Formalize District of Sooke representation on Age-Friendly Committee
International Day of the Elderly Oct. 1st Celebration at Ayre Manor Mocktail party Play recordings of First Nation elders done by youth Seaparc to provide free entrance for for all seniors on that day Travelling poster regarding Sooke AF designation Suggestion: celebrate designation with a mosaic in new sidewalk in Sooke centre a collaboration between local senior and youth artists
