{"id":142,"date":"2024-01-05T05:32:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T05:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.bchealthycommunities.ca\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2024-02-23T05:58:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T05:58:05","slug":"past-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/past-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > 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var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id142_281070-a0 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane142_fdc5b1-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Age-friendly Capacity Building<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Our <strong>Age-friendly Community Capacity Building<\/strong> program supports communities across the province as they plan for active aging by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life for older adults. We provide support, expertise and resources for health authorities, local governments and other key stakeholders for build age-friendly communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age-friendly Community Capacity Building is conducted in partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/seniors\/about-seniorsbc\/seniors-related-initiatives\/age-friendly-bc\/age-friendly-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ministry of Health<\/a> and is directed and implemented by BC Healthy Communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fc5405fe4aa53eda697212f58a03b4cd is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>Applying an Equity Lens in Age-friendly Community Planning<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column142_dbba4e-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column142_dbba4e-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Age-friendly Communities intentionally plan to reduce inequities faced by older adults. The older adult population is a diverse group, and intersecting identities contribute to unique experiences and needs. Policies, programs and services must be developed in partnership with\u2014and respond to the needs of\u2014population groups most impacted by systemic inequities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to support local and Indigenous governments embarking on Age-friendly Community planning, this resource provides a refresher on the concept of equity in planning and offers ideas and guidance to help ensure equity is considered at each step of the planning process. This resource is the first release in our Age-friendly Capacity Building Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age-friendly-Planning-Equity-Lens.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Age-friendly-Planning-Equity-Lens.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9662cbb5-ac57-4470-946d-b7349ad38f68\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age-friendly-Planning-Equity-Lens.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age-friendly-Planning-Equity-Lens<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1929932284c9934c25da2c243c76e27d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>Age-friendly Communities Webinar<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column142_3cf7d4-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Has your community received an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunitiessociety.createsend1.com\/t\/i-l-xzjjly-l-u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age-friendly Communities Grant<\/a>, or is it considering applying for one in the future?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This on-demand webinar explores how local governments can ensure their Age-friendly needs assessments and action plans will have maximum impact. The BC Healthy Communities team explores issues including equity, engagement, and evaluation, and we discuss practical approaches to allow communities to move forward with Age-friendly planning. 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Local governments play an essential role in supporting aging in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring ideas and best practices from communities across B.C., as well as information on funding opportunities and resources, this guide is designed to help local governments as they work to make their communities more age-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age-friendly-Action-Guide.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Age-friendly Action Guide.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8a065eeb-1953-436c-8f5f-8b68475a9164\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age-friendly-Action-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age-friendly Action Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane142_4b8c3b-0f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ElderConnect<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ElderConnect.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ElderConnect.png 978w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ElderConnect-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ElderConnect-768x238.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ElderConnect is a unified, connected, community-based wellness navigation system developed in partnership with the ElderCare Foundation. By combining online and face-to-face supports, ElderConnect makes it easier to find healthy aging resources, tools, and people in your community and navigate the journey of aging with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The system consists of three key components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a centralized Smart Hub Platform;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>local online community portals;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and Community Wellness Committees made up of local volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ElderConnect is a partnership between BC Healthy Communities and the ElderCare Foundation.&nbsp;Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gvef.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>ElderCare Foundation\u2019s website<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about their healthy aging initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/elderconnect.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>ElderConnect website<\/strong><\/a> to view the online portals for pilot communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-142","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Sharan Gopalan","author_link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/author\/sharan\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1973,"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions\/1973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}