IMPACT
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
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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. Download the PDF infographic.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Participants in our programs experience increased physical activity and mobility.
33,399
SENIORS
Through our programs and public engagement, we have been able to reach so many seniors with important health messages.
>1500
SOCIAL MEDIA
FOLLOWERS
Over 1000 British Columbians have been exposed to important health messages via our social media channels.
>1500
NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBERS
840 individuals receive updates about Choose to Move through our newsletter.
LONELINESS
Participants in our programs experience decreased loneliness and social exclusion.
>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.
>11,200
REACHED
Over 11,000 older adults and their caregivers have attended physical activity, health and fall prevention presentations.
37 KNOWLEDGE & REFERRAL PARTNERS
37 organizations support ABC initiatives through client referral and/or knowledge sharing.
COMMUNITY PARTNER CAPACITY
We collaborated with host of community partners and worked with them to build capacity to support older adults across British Columbia.
