Seniors and Voting

Dayna, North End Resident and Reader

“I look forward to the always-prompt delivery of the next edition to my mailbox, and to receiving the email alerting me to its availability! I so appreciate that there remains a local community paper at a time when so many others have ceased publication. It’s been a great introduction to the North End!”

Kristina Santone

“Being a part of the North End Breezes board for the past two years has been a privilege. The team does amazing work within the community and serves as a resource hub for all. They are committed, and most importantly, passionate about preserving the North End’s legacy, while also continuing to foster its growth. Whether you are new to the area, or a longtime resident, I encourage you to volunteer with the Breezes in some capacity if you’re able. This team is small but mighty and they are always looking for more support. I’m grateful for the relationships and community I’ve been able to build while serving on the board.

I’ll be joining Welcome Inn as the Executive Director and look forward to taking on a new role in the North End Community while staying connected to The Breezes. “

By Michelle Ferrara

The amalgamated City of Hamilton is ‘the City of Seniors’. 93,000 people are over the age of 65 and Super Seniors at 85 and older are up 55%, with the population of older folks to double over the next 20 years…lots of road between now and then! I am looking at an election with many hot-button topics: LRT, Public Transit and transit costs, opioid crisis, infrastructure deficit, roads maintenance, waterfront, policing and public safety…and on and on. What I am not reading or hearing about are issues directly impacting Seniors.

As of June/18, 2840 people are waitlisted for LTC, and 303 people on the ‘crisis’ list. 30% of working adult children with parents over 65, have full time jobs and 27% of Hamiltonians commute out of our area to work…who is taking care of the elders-especially those with no family or on waiting lists? Specific issues for Seniors include supportive housing, free/low cost transportation, support/training/resources/funds for Caregivers, easy-access to information and programs.

Seniors are a significant population in our City-use your voice to VOTE, ask questions about who is working for your best interests. Adult-children: ask what is being done for significant needs of the elderly and those who are trying to care for them. VOTE!