BRAMPTON, ON (June 3, 2025) –, As June marks Seniors Month across Ontario, Peel Region is proud to acknowledge the many contributions of the seniors living in Peel and reinforce its commitment to providing person-centred services that support the well-being and dignity of its rapidly growing senior population. Peel is experiencing a significant demographic shift. In 2021, 15 per cent of Peel residents were 65 years and older…, To ensure we can continue to support our seniors today and into the future, Peel offers a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors:, , Peel Long Term Care Centres, : Peel Region operates 5 municipally owned, non-profit Long Term Care Centres that provide compassionate, loving, and respectful care to individuals and their caregivers. The centres have adopted the Butterfly Approach, which creates a warm, engaging environment that fosters meaningful connections, emotion-based care, and improved quality of life. To support this care, Peel Long Term Care takes…, Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor:, This innovative facility combines a 177-bed long-term care centre called Peel Manor, which includes a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit, with a comprehensive service hub offering Adult Day Services, an eight-bed overnight Respite Care Centre, an Integrated Care Centre, a social enterprise operated café and shop, and more. The campus includes plans for a future seniors rental building with…, Adult Day Services:, Peel Region operates five Adult Day Services (ADS), which provide seniors with structured, supervised, and engaging activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health. Peel Region also offers Virtual ADS , so older adults can take part in physical exercise, social and trivia programs or even music therapy online from the comfort of their own homes. ADS also provides…, Overnight Respite Care:, This service provides caregivers with scheduled breaks for attending to personal needs with the peace of mind that their loved ones are under the care of trained and compassionate staff. , Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program:, This program provides low-income seniors, 65 years and older, with access to essential dental care, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent them from maintaining oral health. , Peel Regional Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine (CP) Program:, The CP Program is a healthcare model where paramedics expand their traditional emergency response roles to provide more comprehensive, preventive, and follow-up care within the community. Peel Region community paramedics aim to reduce 911 calls and emergency room visits by providing in-home care and assessments to help clients understand and manage their health. , Housing and Social Support: Peel Region programs:, provide assistance with financial aid, housing, and homelessness. For example, Mayfield Seniors Apartments is affordable seniors housing in Caledon for adults 65 years or older. A new seniors rental building is currently under construction in Brampton, which will bring 198 affordable rental units for seniors once complete. , Wellness Workshops:, Peel Living serves over 4,000 seniors across 28 sites in Mississauga and Brampton. The wellness workshops are an opportunity for seniors to receive expert guidance surrounding nutrition and movement. Workshop participants benefit from group exercise and nutrition strategies that support healthy aging, improved mobility, and enhanced quality of life. , TransHelp:, Peel Region assists seniors and individuals with disabilities by providing them with door-to-door transportation. With our TransHelp fleet now at 65 buses, we continue to provide safe and reliable transportation for our elderly and at-risk population. Ridership continues to increase, as TransHelp delivered over 68,000 rides in March 2025, nearly an all-time high. , Planning Ahead, In response to the growing senior population, Peel Region has introduced the, Seniors Services Strategic Plan 2024–2029, . This plan focuses on advancing health equity, promoting mental well-being, and integrating health systems to deliver person-centred care. Initiatives include enhancing dementia care expertise among paramedics, adopting emotion-based care in Adult Day Services, and providing dental care at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor. As demands for seniors’ services increase, Peel…, Join Us in Celebrating Seniors Month, Throughout June, Peel Region invites residents to participate in various events and activities across the region that honour the contributions of older adults. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about the importance of supporting seniors and fostering a connected and caring community. , Brampton:, City of Brampton | Recreation | June is Seniors Month , Caledon, : Celebrate Seniors Month with free activities and programs across Caledon - Town of Caledon , Mississauga:, Mississauga’s older adults have plenty to celebrate this Seniors Month – City of Mississauga For more information on Peel Region’s services and programs for seniors, visit peelregion.ca/health/seniors . Our hopes for the seniors in our lives, as well as ourselves, is to remain healthy, active, connected and engaged through every phase of aging. Our communities and municipal services must evolve…
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BRAMPTON, ON (June 6, 2025) –, In a presentation to Peel Region’s Health System Integration Committee yesterday,, Paramedic Chief Brian Gibson, and Peel’s Senior Medical Director, Dr. Sudip Saha, presented the 2024 achievements of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine (CP) Program. The CP Program is a healthcare model where paramedics expand their traditional emergency response roles to provide more comprehensive, preventive and follow-up care within the community. Adults aged 65 and over are the fastest growing age group in Peel. In 2051, one in five Peel residents…, High Intensity Supports @ Home Program, , providing crucial in-home care to patients recently discharged from hospital. Conducting 748 home visits to residents waiting to enter a long-term care facility, ., Completing 1,760 wellness checks to residents at Peel Living buildings participating in the, CP@Clinic Program, . Partnering with Trillium Health Partners’ Solutions Clinic to bring virtual doctors into residents’ homes. By conducting in-home diagnostics (e.g., ultrasounds, urinalysis, and blood analysis), community paramedics can provide internists with real-time data to guide complex treatment decisions on the spot. Partnering with William Osler Health System, allowing community paramedics to identify…, Supporting vulnerable residents: an update on Community Paramedicine in Peel, . The Health System Integration Committee includes members of Peel Regional Council and external health partners such as Ontario Health Teams (Mississauga, Central West and Hills of Headwaters), Ontario Health, and the education sector represented by Toronto Metropolitan University. Its role is to advise on health-related issues in Peel and guide efforts to improve the health system. For more…
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