{"id":3746,"date":"2026-03-02T14:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/?p=3746"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:54:36","slug":"vernon-is-rewriting-the-map-for-older-adults-and-dementia-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/vernon-is-rewriting-the-map-for-older-adults-and-dementia-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Vernon is rewriting the map for older adults and dementia caregivers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finding your way around town might seem simple \u2013 but for older adults and those living with dementia, confusing signage and poorly designed streets can make the difference between independence and isolation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vernon is doing something about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City has launched a community-wide wayfinding strategy, reviewing its public signage from the ground up \u2013 looking at accessibility, readability and how well the city’s built environment helps people navigate their daily lives. It’s one of the most visible outcomes yet of Vernon’s Age- and Dementia-Friendly Community Plan (A&D Plan)<\/a>, which lays out five strategic directions: City Places & Spaces, Housing & Transportation, Community Support & Health Services, Communication & Information and Social Inclusion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n