Snow Mole Report 2020: Winter Walking in Ottawa
Open Letter to Premier Ford
A Statement of Concerns: Infographic
A summary of the five changes needed right now to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to seniors living in Ottawa’s 28 LTC homes.
2019 Federal Election: Priorities for Seniors Guide
October 21, 2019 will be the day Canadians go to the polls in the next federal election. For many seniors, voting is a way to show support for what matters […]
2018-2019 Annual Report
In this forty-fourth year of operation, the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) has made tremendous strides towards our vision of, “respected, informed and engaged seniors living in an age-friendly […]
Monthly Driving Tip – CarFit
Did you know all that CarFit clinics are FREE? These clinics are designed to help older adults adjust their car to their body in the aim of keeping our safest […]
Monthly Driving Tip -Visibility
There are four “layers” to visibility while driving – 1) headlights, 2) windshield, 3) eye glasses or contacts and, 4) your eyes. Dr. Kirsten North, a local optometrist, notes that […]
Monthly Driving Tip – If you had a traffic violation
If you had a traffic violation and you took a while to pay the fine, your driver’s license might be suspended without your knowledge. This would mean that you would […]
Monthly Driving Tip – When you come across a stopped school bus
When you come across a stopped school bus with the stop arm activated and lights flashing (see photo), it is important to understand the rules. If there is no median […]
Monthly Driving Tip #7 If your Vehicle Starts to Skid
Take your foot off accelerator pedal at once. Don’t brake unless it is absolutely necessary. Steer in the direction you want the car to go (the direction the rear end […]
