An Age-Friendly Community supports healthy active living for people through all stages of life and abilities. It is a community that fosters civic, economic, and social participation throughout the life course. It is a place where people can stay healthy and active no matter one's age and where appropriate supports are available for those who need extra supports.
Mission Statement
Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton will create a vibrant community that supports healhty and active aging in accordance with the World Health Organization's eight essential elements of an Age-Friendly Community:
Housing
Transportation
Outdoor spaces & buildings
Community support & health services
Communication & information
Civic participation & employments
Respect & social incusion
Social participation
Vision
Sarnia-Lambton will be a community that supports the well-being of an aging population through incusiveness, dignity, respect, and opportunity.
Want to become Age-Friendly certified?
Age-Friendly Best Practice for Businesses and Service Providers E-Learning Course is for client service representatives who work with older adults and people with disabilities. This course will encourage learners to evaluate personal bias and incorporate age-friendly best practices into service standards and workplace environment.
