Programs and Initiatives
Programs and Initiatives profiled on Healthy Aging CORE provide examples of the important work being done by local, provincial, and national organizations and the value of these programs and initiatives in promoting health and well-being and fostering resilience for older adults seniors.
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Local government CBSS initiative: Fraser Lake Age-friendly Action Plan
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Innovative local government CBSS initiatives and partnerships:
Local governments are key players in developing and delivering community-based seniors services (CBSS) to support o
Supporting Seniors Journal Club by Community Scholars Program at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Library
Target Audience: Staff of non-profit and charitable organizations in BC (Community Scholars Program), non-profits working with seniors or interested in this area (Supporting Seniors Journal Club)
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Westside Health Network Society
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The Westside Health Network Society (WHNS) was launched in November, 1991, and supports seniors in West Kelowna, B.C. In supporting local seniors and their wellness, this n
Golden Seniors Table - The Seniors Lunch Program
“It is so much more than soup”. This is how seniors in Golden, B.C describe the Seniors Lunch Program that’s run by the Community Response Network and Golden Community Resources Society.
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The Sunshine Coast Seniors Planning Table - Seniors' Social Isolation
The Sunshine Coast Seniors’ Planning Table (SCSPT) is a program of the Sunshine Coast Resource Centre. Formed in 2015, it brings together over 20 organizations, agencies, the community, and
Whole Way House Society - Meal Delivery Program
On the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, Whole Way House Society (WWHS) has been reaching out to and supporting vulnerable seniors and veterans who are at risk of homelessness since its founding in 20
The Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network - Worldfest, a Seniors Celebration of Culture
Dancing, singing, and a complement of musicians from many different cultures was what over 800 festival attendees experienced during World Fest, A Seniors’ Celebration of Cultures, in the summer of
Southern Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands Seniors Planning Table
The Southern Vancouver Island and Southern Gulf Islands Seniors Planning Table (SVI/SGI SPT) was established in 2018 as an outcome of the Provincial Summit on Aging held in November, 2017. Local Senio
Coquitlam Men's Shed Society
The Coquitlam Men’s Shed Society is an independent organization dedicated to men’s physical and mental health. This Shed is a member of the Men’s Shed Association of BC as well as Men’s Shed
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