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How Older Adults Can Reduce Risks of Climate Change Hazards
As climate change intensifies, older adults in British Columbia will face increasing health threats from wildfires and extreme temperatures….
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The role of neighbourhoods and residents in developing Age-friendly communities
How neighbourhoods and residents have an impact in developing Age-friendly communities Creating Age-friendly Communities is an effective local way to address…
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How the eight domains of Age-friendly Communities impact social connectedness
As human beings we tend to thrive when we are socially connected, and it does in fact negatively affect health…
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Healthy aging through an equity lens: Older adults experiencing homelessness
The development of Age-friendly Communities involves a policy approach to creating conditions that allow older adults to stay connected…
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BC Healthy Communities newly administers the Age-friendly Communities Grant Program
Canada’s population is aging and by 2037, the number of Canadians 65 years and older is predicted to be…
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The importance of using an equity lens in age-friendly communities planning
The diversity of the B.C. population cultivates connections and celebrates cultures, experiences, and life paths that combine to create…
