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Osoyoos is one of three communities in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) recognized as age-friendly by the Province of British Columbia.
Naramata, Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos are among 10 communities being recognized in 2019 as age-friendly which means they are taking steps to ensure seniors can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.
“Many RDOS communities are doing important work to help seniors thrive and remain healthy and active,” says RDOS chair Karla Kozakevich. “The age-friendly designation provides opportunities to apply for grants specific to infrastructure and services for seniors.”
Age-friendly communities receive a digital badge to promote their status on their website, and on any promotional material. As well, they will be invited to join the national and global network of age-friendly communities. There are 57 officially recognized age-friendly communities in B.C. in 2019, up from 47 in 2018.
