Impact
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It has given me the opportunity to face my biggest challenge - totally sedentary existence – and begin looking to a more positive future, both physically and mentally. This has been a very beneficial program at a crucial point in my life. I am immensely grateful!
— Past Participant
Through programming based on the best evidence available and working with partners in the community to deliver such initiatives and build organizational capacity, the Active Aging Society has changed many lives across every corner of British Columbia.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Participants in our programs experience increased physical activity and mobility.
>3 MILLION
VIEWERS
Through a partnership with Dr. Art Hister, and media engagement, over 3 million British Columbians have been exposed to important health messages.
3000+
NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBERS
3,000+ individuals receive updates about Choose to Move through our newsletter.
LONELINESS
Participants in our programs experience decreased loneliness and social exclusion.
2200+
SOCIAL MEDIA
FOLLOWERS
Over 2,200 British Columbians have been exposed to important health messages via our social media channels.
37 KNOWLEDGE & REFERRAL PARTNERS
37 organizations support ABC initiatives through client referral and/or knowledge sharing.
36,532
SENIORS
Through our programs and public engagement, we have been able to reach so many seniors with important health messages.
>11,200
REACHED
Over 11,200 older adults and their caregivers have attended physical activity, health and fall prevention presentations.
110
Community
Sites
1862
Health Leaders
Trained
