NORC Innovation Centre

There is an urgent need to improve transit accessibility around NORCs for older adults who rely on public transit. Read our new paper outlining recommendations for the City of Toronto here: 📌 shorturl.at/Ijw8f #NORCs #Toronto #Ontario #AgingInPlace #PolicyInnovation

Read our newest report here! shorturl.at/y1q6p

5/5We were joined by representatives from the City of TO, Government of Ontario, and older adult community, who shared thoughtful ideas on how TO can become a world leader in aging in place. Developed in collaboration with the School of Urban and Regional Planning, at TMU.

4/5 As part of our launch for our new report, Aging in a Vertical City: Recommendations for the City of Toronto’s Third Seniors’ Strategy, we hosted an in-person event to share and discuss an early draft with key stakeholders.

3/5 We recommend that the City Leverage natural densities to improve service delivery Fund community-led programming to improve social connection Make urban planning and zoning changes to support an age-inclusive city Build the foundation of affordability to enable aging in place

2/5 This report looks at the unique challenges and opportunities for aging in a vertical city that, if addressed, can make Toronto a world-leading centre for aging in place.

1/5 We’ve collaborated with faculty members from the School of Urban and Regional Planning at TMU on a new report outlining recommendations for the City of Toronto to consider for its upcoming Third Seniors’ Strategy. Read the report here: shorturl.at/y1q6p

A survey by @NIAgeing on ~6,000 older Canadians reveals some key insights on #healthyaging : 1) strong community ties are crucial for healthy aging, 2) many face barriers to home and community care, and 3) most prefer aging in place if circumstances allowed. Read more here: ow.ly/pIMm50UIcOL #AgingInPlace #CommunityCare #NORCs

The @CityOfToronto is developing their third Toronto Seniors’ Strategy! If you identify as a senior or older adult living in the City of Toronto , participate in this 10-15min online survey to help the city develop better policies and initiatives to support older adults. Complete the survey here: Toronto.ca/SeniorsStrategy #NORCs #AgingInPlace #Toronto #HealthPolicy

📢 Want to shape how you age in place in Toronto? Join our next NORC Talk on Feb 13, 1-2:30 PM! Hear about the City’s 3rd Seniors Strategy & share your thoughts with the @cityoftoronto live. 📅 RSVP now & have your voice heard! 🔗shorturl.at/xinqe #Toronto #SeniorsStrategy #NORCs #AgingInPlace

Our latest study reveals that NORC residents have greater health needs than other older adults living in the community, highlighting the potential of NORCs as key pillars for aging in place strategies.

⬇️Read our new study, led by our partners at Women’s Age Lab (@WCHospital), @taimhuynh and @HahnGoldberg agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

The #TTC has started their second round of consultations around the City and are interested in hearing your feedback on their proposed service adjustments! You can fill out the online survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/2025ASP-R2su… #TO #TOpoli

Join @WCHospital for their 2nd annual Healthy Cities, Healthy People event. Featuring 6 expert speakers, this year’s focus is on the use of digital health applications and services to improve women’s health.   Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-citi…

📢Over the past year, @WCHospital Women's Age Lab has continued to lead national and international research and develop partnerships to improve the lives of older women. This year alone, they have reached millions through their work and have made incredible progress in advancing research to support healthy aging. We are proud to be partners who have contributed to these successes. #olderwomen #NORCs #aginginplace 2024 Impact Report 👉🏼 womensacademics.ca/wp-content/upl…

Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend. We’re sending out gratitude, especially to the older adults in our network. We hope you enjoy family time and to those whose Thanksgiving tables look a little different this year, we’re holding you, too! #Gratitude #NORCs #OlderAdults #Thanksgiving #AginginPlace

Join @MSChang @emma_cjones and Lisa Meschino at #IFIC2024 for an interactive workshop "Relational Care and Community-Building" on Oct 16 from 1:05–2:05 PM! Learn how relationship-centred care fosters stronger workforce capacity and explore how aging in place with a healthy approach! 📅 Date: Oct 16 🕐 Time: 1:05 PM – 2:05 PM More info here: lnkd.in/g--hfHWD #IntegratedCare #RelationalCare #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthInnovation

Join the Seniors for Social Action Ontario’s Elders Empowering Themselves Series on Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - from 2:00 to 3:30 PM and learn about the Upper Madison group’s experience using our centre’s DIY guide to develop aging in place initiatives in their communities! Sign up for the 22nd here: mailchi.mp/f27dbab4df46/z… Explore @UHN NORC Innovation Centre's DIY guide here: norcambassadors.ca/diy/ #HealthyAging #NORC #DIY #CommunitySupport #AgingInPlace