Aging in Place Toolkit: My Supports and Services

As we age and move through the stages of our lives, we may face changes in our health, finances, housing, social circles, and community connections. As you plan for your future, you may want to “Age in Place” in your own home and community. Aging in place means having the health and social supports/services you need to live safely and independently in your home or your community for as long as you wish and are able.

The Aga Khan Council for Canada, in partnership with United Way British Columbia, has launched the Aging in Place Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to guide you through a self-assessment, reflection, and planning exercise, with resources that can support you to plan for a future aligned with your needs, values and wishes. It consists of nine main sections, and we will continue to highlight each section of the tool.

The week’s featured section: My Supports and Services. Watch the video.

Reflect on the care that you and your loved ones may need in the future. Consider what services are available through various avenues such as the government, family, friends, and within the community.

We encourage you to complete this tool, reflect, explore resources, create a plan, and discuss this plan with your family and social support networks.

For more information, visit iiCanada’s Aging in Place page, and visit aginginplaceplan.ca to complete the toolkit.

Plan today for the life you want to live tomorrow.