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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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
Autumn Services - V.I.P. HAPPYMEALS
Autumn Services has created V.I.P. HAPPYMEALS, a social and nutritional support program that provides healthy meals to seniors living in Fraser Lake in Northern BC. This program was started
Archway Community Services - Mobile Seniors Outreach Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic communities have been struggling with how to support vulnerable members in their neighbourhoods, especially their seniors who are most likely to be impacted.
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Family Caregivers of British Columbia -Â Greater Victoria Caregiver Support ProgramÂ
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“I care about a caregiver, and I am not alone” says Jim LaMorte, a Family Caregiver of BC community member that created a Circle of Support for his friend and family caregiver, Art.Â
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The Japanese News Channel
Minna No Tsudoi, “a gathering for everyone”, is a Japanese term and name of a program in Surrey that has brought together, pre-COVID-19, an otherwise isolated group of Japanese Canadian seniors. S
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