Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 3, 2007
• Invested on: February 22, 2008

A committed volunteer and activist, Flora Dell has long worked to improve the health of older Canadians. Building on her experience in the field of gerontology in New Brunswick, she has shared her broad knowledge with groups such as the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults, Osteoporosis Canada and the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. She has designed programs to teach seniors to deliver exercise classes in their communities, and forged partnerships among experts, hospitals and associations to provide improved health care services for seniors. She continues to inspire Canadians of all ages to embrace an active lifestyle.