The information on this fact sheet comes from a cross-Canada process designed to gather valuable learnings from seniors' community projects funded by Health Canada. Nine fact sheets share what was learned about practical ways to deal with issues that affect seniors' health and well-being. Permission is granted to photocopy if the source is acknowledged. For many years, seniors' community projects have turned small investments into powerful results. By achieving changes in the social and physical environments of communities, thousands of projects have contributed to seniors' well-being.
Volunteers do much of the work, contributing their experience, talents and time.
Programs cross the full array of seniors' health and social concerns. Funding supports fellowship, education, organizational infrastructure, volunteer development and home care. When funding is cut, valuable community infrastructures disappear. Building Supportive Policies Funders should ensure small amounts of ongoing funding for community-based projects. Form partnerships to clarify and coordinate financial roles and responsibilities.