Grey County has officially been acknowledged by the Ontario government as an age-friendly community.
This honor was given during a ceremony hosted by the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility on Sunday, January 18, at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto.
The event coincided with the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, gathering municipalities from across the province that are striving to better assist residents as they grow older. Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs represented the County at this ceremony.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as an age-friendly community. Grey County has a clear vision of being a safe, healthy, and supportive place for people of all ages, and this recognition affirms that commitment. Whether someone is eight or 80, we want them to thrive, feel connected, and be happy to call Grey County home,” said Warden Andrea Matrosovs.
Grey County actively participates in the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network and is also linked with the World Health Organization’s Global Age-Friendly Network. The County promotes age-friendly initiatives locally through its Age-Friendly Communities Committee and by overseeing the Joint Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Efforts toward age-friendly planning began formally in 2021 with the launch of Grey County’s first Age-Friendly Communities Strategy and Action Plan. Work on implementing this plan continues, with a progress report set to be presented to Grey County Council later this year. The strategy covers eight main areas aimed at creating inclusive and livable communities for residents of all ages.
Grey County also recognized the Town of Hanover, which received similar age-friendly community recognition at the ceremony.
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