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Scugog councillors hear housing proposal from seniors advocacy group

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DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard


SCUGOG: Seeking the Township's support in promoting alternative, accessible, and sustainable housing solutions for seniors, aiming to allow them to remain in their homes and communities while reducing healthcare burdens, local advocates recently made a presentation regarding housing for locaOn the evening of October 21st, 2024, the Township of Scugog's Planning and Community Affairs Committee hosted a delegation led by Larry Corrigan and Don Farquharson, Co-Chairs of the Political Advocacy Committee for RTO/ERO Entente Durham 28.

Mr. Corrigan, a former Scugog Ward 1 Councillor, and Mr. Farquharson emphasized the growing need for accessible and affordable housing for seniors, particularly as many Canadians prefer to age at home rather than move to long-term care (LTC) facilities. The delegation highlighted that current LTC facilities often segregate seniors and struggle to meet the human rights needs of dementia patients due to systemic ageism and ableism.

Over the past three years, the committee has collaborated with several organizations, including RTO/ERO, Seniors for Social Action of Ontario, and local senior groups, to advocate for seniors' welfare. Despite these efforts, many seniors still face barriers to aging in place, including the lack of accessible housing and adequate home care support.

During their presentation, the duo outlined some of the key challenges facing seniors.

“Most Canadians do not want to live in long-term care facilities but often have no alternative,” explained Mr. Corrigan. “Institutional dementia care has significant drawbacks, including lack of personalized care and reduced quality of life. Additionally, 40 per cent of seniors reported having a disability in 2022, with pain, mobility, and flexibility being the most common types of disabilities. There is also the issue of systemic ageism and ableism lead to a lack of non-institutional care options. Seniors also face challenges with home care and burnout among family caregivers.”

The delegation outlined three main challenges facing seniors in Scugog: The shortage of affordable and accessible housing limits seniors' ability to downsize while staying within their community. Additional support for aging in place since seniors require more robust home care and community-based support to remain in their homes, easing the burden on healthcare facilities, and deinstitutionalization. The delegation argued that seniors, like younger individuals with disabilities, should have the opportunity to live in their communities with appropriate supports instead of being institutionalized.

Speaking to councillors, Mr. Farquharson noted that a paradigm shift in thinking is needed, with community-based care for seniors to maintain their dignity and independence. He also noted the strong desire among seniors for community integration. “Seniors want to be part of vibrant communities with diverse age groups, not isolated in institutional settings,” he added.

To address these issues, the delegation proposed the development of alternative housing solutions, including the MSFN Five-Unit Build-Out in Scugog, consisting of five attached two-bedroom suites with energy-efficient features, and the Lanark Lifestyles project in Perth, offering affordable luxury apartment suites with various amenities to create a vibrant community for seniors.

According to their presentation, the proposed initiatives aim to achieve three main benefits to the community: Reduce the strain on healthcare services by allowing seniors to stay in their homes. Attract economic investment in senior-friendly housing, creating jobs and stimulating the local economy, and strengthen community cohesion by enabling seniors to remain active participants in the community, fostering connections, and reducing isolation.

The delegation concluded by asking Scugog council to support these housing solutions as part of the Township’s long-term development strategy, facilitate partnerships with developers to create accessible housing for seniors, and allocate resources to explore funding opportunities for these projects.

Following the presentation, a motion moved by Councillor David LeRoy and seconded by Councillor Harold Wright was carried. The motion requested that the delegation present their proposal to the Scugog Housing Advisory Committee at its next available meeting.

The initiative represents a significant step toward ensuring that seniors in Port Perry and Scugog can age in place with dignity and independence, contributing to a healthier and more connected community.

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