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Hamilton Council on Aging
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Record #: HAM3127 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2012
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St Peter's Hospital
88 Maplewood Ave, Room 0040
Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9
 
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Site LocationAdministration Office at St Peter's Hospital
Major IntersectionSherman Ave S and Main St E
Office Phone905-777-3837 ext 12434/12238
E-Mailkielys@hhsc.ca
Websitewww.coahamilton.ca
Primary ContactShelagh Kiely, Projects and Office Coordinator; Phone: 905-777-3837 ext 12238; Email: kielys@hhsc.ca
Primary ExecutiveMae Radford, President, Board of Directors, Hamilton Council on Aging
Alternate ExecutiveMargaret Denton, Past President, Board of Directors, Hamilton Council on Aging
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)HCoA
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton East
WardWard 3
DescriptionThe HCoA was formed when a group of retired professionals, academics and community leaders identified the need for an independent group to focus on and address the systemic issues that affect the population aging and the aging experience and recognized that some seniors fall through the cracks between existing agencies and government departments. A working group was formed in 2005-2006 and secured a feasibility grant from the Hamilton Community Foundation. Through a community consultation process the Council developed it vision and goals. It was incorporated in May 2007 and received charitable status in 2009. 
 
The mission of the HCoA is to educate and advocate for improved aging experiences for older adults through a collaborative network of individuals and organizations. 
 
The Hamilton Council on Aging envisions a community that respects, values and empowers its older adult population, and provides older adults with the opportunity to participate fully in society. 
 
The values that inform the Council’s work include senior leadership, respect, inclusion, collaboration and action orientation 
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The HCoA has identified four strategic program priorities upon which to focus its advocacy and education efforts. These include the primary focus on: 
* creating an age friendly Hamilton; 
* tackling poverty among seniors; 
* increasing access to services for members of diverse community and 
* the prevention of abuse of older persons. 
 
Community Linkages 
Being part of the community sector in our times means extensive participation in community planning and coordinating tables. There are many important planning committees working in Hamilton to improve the quality of life of its citizens. These planning bodies are working within a collaborative framework involving key stakeholders. Members of the HCoA are eager to sit at many of these tables and provide input from the perspective of older adults to the planning processes.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
MeetingsAge-Friendly Committee 
Committee Against Abuse of Older Persons 
Access and Entitlements Committee
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - and surrounding area
ApplicationMembership 
$5/individual 
$50/organization
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
FundingCity / Town - City of Hamilton ; Federal - New Horizons of Canada ; United Way - Burlington and Greater Hamilton ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation
Established2006
Indexing
Service CategoriesCertificates/Forms Assistance ~ Older Adults ; Community Involvement Programs ~ Older Adults ; Gerontology Research ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrant Communities ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Senior Advocacy Groups ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Welfare Rights Assistance ~ Older Adults
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Educational programs ; Seniors ; Social action ; Volunteering