The site offers eight programs out of new long-term-care building in Fort Erie

A place for older adults to call home, Gilmore Lodge is also opening to the broader community.

The 160-bed long-term-care home, opened in Fort Erie in late 2024, also includes an attached community hub, a place offering services and programs for seniors, as well as hosting an EarlyON drop-in centre.

A fall open house held Tuesday welcomed people who might be curious about what’s available there.

Since opening in January, the hub has been a place for older adults to “stay active and stay engaged” in their community, said Beth Plato-Giles, Niagara Region’s seniors community programs administrator.

Wellness services, such as group exercises, focus on healthy aging. There is also a virtual wellness component th

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