How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 

ByPatrick Dunne

Are your community events consistently attended by the same small group of older adults? Expanding participation to include a larger and more diverse audience can enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of your programs.  

Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to increase attendance in community programs and broaden the diversity of attendees. Presenters will include Sahra-Lea Tosdevine-Tataryn, Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors Project Manager for the City of Surrey; Joanie Sima Gould, Executive Director of the Active Aging Society; and Christa Hoy, Program and Evaluation Manager with the Active Aging Research Team.   

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Webinar Objectives:  

  1. Sharing Success: Showcase examples of community programs that demonstrate effective strategies for enhancing older adult engagement with local governments and community organizations. 
  1. Engage Diverse Populations: Discuss best practices and innovative approaches for reaching a variety of older adults across different backgrounds and demographics. 
  1. Address Recruitment Challenges: Identify common barriers to participation and explore practical solutions for overcoming them to increase older adult involvement. 
  1. Foster Collaborative Partnerships: Highlight the importance of collaboration between local governments and community-based organizations to improve engagement with older adults and create impactful programming