British Columbia communities are encouraged to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives, as $500,000 in a new round of age-friendly grants are open for application.

People in assisted living residences, including supportive recovery homes, will have access to more care options and added protection as amendments to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act come into force.

The Province has provided $500,000 to help more mothers with vulnerabilities take charge of their lives through funding provided to the Comox Child Development Association for its important ‘Pathways to Healing Partnership’ program.

The Indigenous Primary Health and Wellness Home is the first clinic of its kind in Fraser Health.

From Kitimat to Tumbler Ridge, seven communities in northern B.C. are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Keremeos to Elkford, 10 communities in the Interior of B.C. are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Richmond to Pemberton, five communities in the Lower Mainland are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

First Nations communities are receiving age-friendly grants to support Elders and seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.