With Chatham-Kent passing its "Age-Friendly Action Plan," local seniors are chiming in with what could make the community more accommodating for seniors.
A commitment to sustainable health care and improved accessibility for buildings and roads are among the desired changes. Chatham resident and accessibility advocate Mickey Puddicomb says Chatham-Kent has its share of problems, but is getting better. "We really appreciate hearing if there's broken sidewalks and obstacles around that we try to get fixed."
Wallaceburg resident Elaine Lewis went through constant hospital visits after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. She says there needs to be dialogue between hospitals and nursing homes to make the transition easier. "If you don't have family to stand through this, you're on your own to weed your way through paperwork and trying to find the necessities you need."
Chatham-Kent Council approved the action plan Monday, promising to potentially spend money to improve accessibility on a case-by-case basis.
