County introduces Seniors Advisory Committee

Point Edward, ON – The Seniors Advisory Committee is ready to make a difference in the County of Lambton. The Committee, which advocates on behalf of local seniors, held its inaugural meeting in February 2023.

“The main premise the Committee operates under is ‘All seniors are entitled to age safely and with dignity’,” said Bill Weber, Seniors Advisory Committee Chair. “We have a great group of individuals who are excited to work together and make a difference in our community and connect with residents.”

The Seniors Advisory Committee reports to the Warden and County Council on issues that affect seniors in Lambton County by acting as a liaison for seniors to enrich the health and quality of life for all seniors and by soliciting input and acting as a representative for issues that affect local seniors.

“Ultimately, the Seniors Advisory Committee will work hard to advocate on behalf of all seniors in Lambton County,” continued Weber. “The Committee is working to identify concerns and challenges experienced by seniors and ready and willing to work with other seniors advisory groups and organizations to ensure the supports and services seniors in our community need are in place for everyone who needs them.”

Current Committee members include one senior representative from each of the 11 local County of Lambton municipalities, one County of Lambton Councillor, one County of Lambton staff member, and one member from Navigating Seniors Care Lambton. The Committee has also identified Indigenous representation on the Committee as a priority moving forward.

The Seniors Advisory Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month for the 2023 year. To learn more, visit www.lambtononline.ca/SAC.

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Please contact:

Anita Trusler                                                             
Supervisor, Health Promotion/Staff Representative, Seniors Advisory Committee
County of Lambton
519-383-8331 ext. 3646
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Dan Sageman
Councillor
County of Lambton
519-494-4028
Email Councillor Sageman