Age-friendly Communities

Local and Indigenous governments across the province have been awarded $500,000 in grants and additional customized supports through the Age-friendly Communities Grant Program for 13 Plans and 12 Projects that improve community age-friendliness. The Age-friendly Communities Grant Program is being newly administered by BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) in partnership with the Ministry of Health…

Amanda Dodaro is BC Healthy Communities’ Public Health Practicum Student. Canada’s population is aging and by 2037, the number of Canadians 65 years and older is predicted to be approximately 10.4 million. Over the next 20 years, this group is forecasted to grow by 68%. These statistics highlight the fact that it is becoming increasingly…