Moosomin has been recognized for adopting age-friendly principles through advocacy and action throughout the community.
"An age-friendly community is designed to help seniors live safely, enjoy good health and stay involved," Seniors Minister Lori Carr said. "Our government believes the Age-Friendly Communities initiative is important for promoting healthy, accessible and inclusive communities for all. I am pleased to recognize the efforts of the community of Moosomin in this regard."
The award, presented by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM), acknowledges the promotion of activities and programming that are more inclusive of seniors.
The Age-Friendly Saskatchewan initiative, led by the SSM, provides opportunities for networking and supports communities interested in becoming more age-friendly.
"Becoming an age-friendly community requires a journey of hard work, dedicated collaboration and sincere commitment to positive aging," SSM president Shan Landry said. "I am so pleased that Moosomin has walked the walk and recognized that becoming an age-friendly community benefits not just older adults but all their community members. I congratulate their committee for becoming a flourishing age-friendly community working together for all their citizens."
Age-friendly communities are designed to enable all residents to live safely, stay healthy and remain involved. This can include accessible services, buildings that use automatic doors and elevators, and opportunities for seniors to take part in community activities such as arts and culture, continuing education and volunteering.
For more information on the Age-Friendly Communities Recognition Program, including the application process, visit the SSM website at www.skseniorsmechanism.ca or the Age-Friendly Saskatchewan website at www.agefriendlysk.ca.