Education
Within the next 15 years, people 65 years and older will account for more than half of Niagara’s population growth. Region officials warn that we must be prepared to meet the needs of our ageing population. Joining us to explore the concept of “age-friendly” communities and how to create them are Paula Gardner, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, Lynn McCleary, associate professor in the Department of Nursing and Kimberly Gammage, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and director of the Brock Seniors Exercise Program at the Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being.