Older Adults (65+)
Later years of an individual’s life are often characterized by a shift away from career orientated priorities, grandchildren and other benefits of the later years. In order for individuals to age well it is people require:
- Access to basic needs – housing, food, health services, transportation
- Social, recreation and community support
- Employment and opportunities for growth
Resources
2018 Clayoquot Vital Signs Report
Clayoquot 2018 Vital Signs Report by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
2018 Alberni Valley Vital Signs Report
Check out the Alberni Valley Community Foundations 2018 Vital Signs Report
BC 211
BC 211 is a searchable data base for health and support services across BC!
How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness
Good genes are nice, but joy is better
Aging Well in the News – CBC Article
CBC article on retirement and aging well
Alberni Valley Housing Forum Report
Report from the May 2017 Alberni Valley Housing Forum AVCSI May 2017 Housing Forum