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…
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…
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…
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…
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…