All Jamati Libraries now have an Elders’ Resource Corner. This Corner contains several brochures and pamphlets relating to various types of Government resources available in your local community, including accessing affordable housing and Government grants for house renovations. There are also several brochures available on various health related issues as well as BC Seniors’ Guide which has a wealth of information. Resource Members:
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Active Aging
The evidence is clear. Older adults can live longer, healthier lives by staying socially connected, increasing their levels of physical activity, eating in a healthy way, taking steps to minimize their risks for falls, and refraining from smoking.
Source: Healthy Aging in Canada: A New Vision, A Vital Investment
Active aging is about more than physical activity. Active aging also means being involved in your community and making healthy lifestyle choices.
Staying active as you age can help you be healthier, happier, and more independent.
What You Can Do
The decisions we make every day affect how we age.
Only about 30 per cent of the way you age can be explained by biology and genetics. You can do many things to avoid illness, disability, and loss of independence as you grow older. The following pages can help you make lifestyle choices for a longer, healthier life, and reduce your risk of chronic disease and disability.
- Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Education and Lifelong Learning
- Recreation
- Social Connections
- Intergenerational Connections
- Working
- Volunteering
- Celebrating Seniors
What BC Supports Active Aging
Population aging is one of humanity's greatest triumphs. It is also one of our greatest challenges.
Source: World Health Organization
Populations around the world are getting older. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (that’s more than 1.3 million people) will be over the age of 65.
BC communities need to change and adapt in a way that supports our aging population. Active, healthy aging helps reduce the pressure on health care and social services.
Seniors make important contributions to their families, their communities, the economy, and the province. Older people who stay healthy, active and independent can continue to contribute their skills, knowledge, and experience to society.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & WEB LINKS
- Visitation Line: 604-438-4010 ext. 830
- Canada Pension Plan
- Retirement Pension, Disability Benefits, Death Benefit, Children's Benefits, Survivor's Pension: 1-800-277-9914
- HandyDart (everyday): 604-575-6600
- HealthLink BC (24/7): 811 or www.healthlinkbc.ca
- Seniors Health Care Support: 1-877-952-3181
- Seniors Distress Line (24/7): 604-872-1234 or www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
- Community and Govt. Services (24/7): 211 or www.bc211.ca