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The OGA is a voluntary, not for profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people through research, education, advocacy, and related initiatives.
Did You Know...
The 28th Annual OGA Conference, Age Friendly Communities: Supporting Aging at Home and Across the Continuum of Care was a "sold out" success. In addition to Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Butler, the conference featured excellent plenary sessions on Ontario's Aging at Home Strategy and on the Age Friendly Communities. Some 50 concurrent sessions - papers and workshops - rounded out the conference.
What's New
OLDER PEOPLE & SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Some older people misuse medication or other substances such as alcohol, creating a concern for those who provide care for them. The OGA and its partners have developed a 10 module online course to assist older people with this challenge. For more information, see www.towardschange.com.
AGING & THE WORKPLACE
The end of mandatory retirement and an increase in healthier living has resulted in more seniors in the workplace. As a result, many workplaces now have FOUR generations in their workforce. Each generation has different values and priorities resulting in some real challenges for employers. The OGA began providing assistance to employers with a professional development session for the Peel Region and will be offering additional assistance to employers with an aging workforce. If you would like to inquire about assistance for your workplace, please contact the OGA at info@gerontario.org or call 416/535-6034.
