RESOURCES

We invite you to explore this resource page, which includes our research reports.

Scroll down for a list of websites for local and national information and support for aging in place.

UBC Okanagan is an Age Friendly University!

We’d love for you to join our vibrant campus community in person and online. Use the button below to find events hosted at UBC Okanagan, you may filter by event type, audience, or topic.

Also explore the events hosted by our partner, the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention. There are many opportunities to learn from and participate in research at UBC Okanagan!

UBC Okanagan Campus

Reports and Publications from the Aging in Place Research Cluster

Aging In Place Report

What does Aging In Place mean to you? This question formed the basis of this research study conducted in partnership with the Central Okanagan Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees. Download the full report to read our findings or find the research summary here on our website. Click the header or icon to download.

Aging In Place Summary Report

This short visual report summarizes the findings of the above Aging In Place study.

UBCO Age Friendly University Report

In 2022 the Aging In Place cluster led an initiative for the University of British Columbia Okanagan to join the global network of Age Friendly Universities. Read the full report detailing the results of our campus evaluation and plans to make UBCO more age friendly. Click the header or icon to download.

Websites With Information and Resources Related to Aging in Place

elderguide.ca

Elder Guide is a directory of services for seniors in the Kelowna area provided by the Seniors Outreach & Resource Centre. It provides valuable information about various issues including home care and support, meals, transportation, and much more.

OkanaganEmbraceAging.com

Embrace Aging is a month long series of events held every year in March to celebrate and raise awareness about positive aging in the Okanagan valley. The sessions are for everyone – young and old alike, and focus on a variety of topics related to healthy aging and ways to enhance quality of life among seniors. Click here to watch presentations from the March 2022 workshops.

agewell-nce.ca

AGE-WELL is a unique Canadian network that brings together researchers, industry, and the community or caregivers and older adults to develop technologies and services for healthy aging:

the-ria.ca

Based in Ontario, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is charitable foundation dedicated to enhancing care and quality of life for older adults. See their website for programs, events and other resources.

Aging2.com

Focused on technology for older adults, Aging2.0 strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in aging.

StrokeRecoveryBC.ca

Stroke Recovery Association of BC provides services, education and advocacy to those affected by stroke throughout every stage of recovery:

SeniorsAdvocateBC.ca

The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors services and issues in B.C. and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.

Aging Checklist

Make a plan to Age In Place using this online checklist.  If you are a near senior or senior who is thinking about aging in place, and would like to know more about what you may need to do to prepare for your later years, this booklet is for you.

CanAge.ca

CanAge is Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization, working to improve the lives of older adults through advocacy, policy, and community engagement.

Familycaregiversbc.ca

Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is a provincial, not-for-profit that supports people in British Columbia that provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, friend, or neighbour. FCBC supports caregivers by providing access to information, education and supports that enable caregivers to feel more confident in their role.

betterathome.ca

Better at Home is a program that helps seniors with simple non-medical, day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.

seniorsoutreach.ca

The Seniors Outreach and Resource Centre in Kelowna is a fantastic local resource for connecting older adults to needed services and providing space and opportunity for social connection and community.