Policy & Advocacy
Rethinking Aging and Housing in Simcoe County
At the Seniors Housing Alliance – Simcoe County, we believe that every senior deserves to age with dignity, in a place that is safe, connected, and nurturing. But today, Canada — and Simcoe County in particular — faces a senior housing crisis. Institutional models like long-term care (LTC) facilities are overburdened, under-resourced, and often misaligned with what seniors actually want.
That’s why advocacy is a foundational pillar of our work.
what we stand for
Community-Based Alternatives to LTC
Research shows that health deteriorates faster in institutional care. We work to replace institutionalization with personalized, community-anchored models that improve quality of life.
Funding Reform
It costs $183/day to house someone in LTC, but just over $100/day to provide homecare. We promote policy changes that empower seniors to direct funding to the services they choose.
Empowering Citizens Through Information and Choice
We advocate for policies and tools that support seniors — and their families — in understanding and accessing co-living, shared housing, and aging-in-place options.
Enabling Land and Design Innovation
Supporting Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
We coordinate with developers, planners, and municipalities to identify land and promote housing models that are well-located and socially designed for aging well.
Supporting Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Supporting Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Supporting Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
By fostering policy support for NORC-based community supports, we encourage building on what already exists — apartment buildings, condos, and neighborhoods where seniors live — to deliver care, nutrition, and connection at the doorstep.