In a recent Age Friendly Survey more than 1200 seniors on the North Shore shared their thoughts on transportation, health, housing, home care, parking, seniors’ services and so on. Click here to view the results.
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Community Forums Summaries
–Posted May. 3, 2012
Summaries of the results of the November 2011 and January and February 2012 Community Workshops are now posted on our website. See Seniors Planning Table then click on Community Forums on the right side of the page to view the results. Alternatively click here
Summaries of the Community Forum workshops held in April 2012 will be posted shortly.
Age-friendly Community Videos
–Posted April. 25, 2012
New Age-friendly Community Videos are now available at http://www.seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly/afbc_video/. These videos highlight elements of an age-friendly community through examples of actions taken in several B.C. communities. These videos are intended to help other communities develop their own age-friendly initiatives.
In an age-friendly community, B.C. seniors are supported to live active, socially-engaged and independent lives. The videos were developed primarily for local governments, but others may find project ideas that fit their own communities. Local government representatives, seniors and community representatives from Lumby, Revelstoke, Saanich, Sechelt, Abbotsford, Richmond, Vancouver and the North Shore appear on the videos showcasing local actions. You can watch a video on one of the specific age-friendly topics, or choose the full video (just over thirty-six minutes) which includes all the topics. The videos are hosted by Colin Milner, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver-based International Council on Active Aging, and member of the Seniors Healthy Living Advisory Network.
A video featuring Lionsview’s North Shore Seniors Today initiative can be viewed on the same page as above. http://www.seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly/afbc_video/ Look for the video link on the right named – Involving Seniors -
LSPS Awarded the United Way Celebration of Community Award for Seniors for 2011
–Posted April. 13, 2012
LSPS has been honoured by the United Way of the Lower Mainland with the Celebration of Community Award for Seniors, which is given annually to a group or individual for the impact they have made to improve the well-being of older adults living in the Metro Vancouver area.
Seniors Today Survey: Sign up for an April Action Planning Workshop
–Posted Mar. 22, 2012
In January and February, you gave us feedback on our Final Survey Report about your priorities. Starting in April, we are taking those priorities into a new phase of action planning.
Here is the spring workshop schedule:
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April 4, 2012 |
John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, Habourview Room |
Action Planning for City of North Vancouver Seniors (PDF, 356 kb) |
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April 14, 2012 |
Silver Harbour Centre, |
North Shore Seniors & Caregivers “Resources for Aging in Place” (PDF, 344 kb) |
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April 19, 2012 |
Parkgate Community Centre |
Action Planning for Seymour, Maplewood & Lynnmour/Inter-River Seniors |
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April 26, 2012 |
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver |
Action Planning for West Vancouver Seniors |
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April 30, 2012 |
Revised location – Capilano Rugby Club, 305 Klahanie Court (first left onto Curling Drive off Capilano Road travelling north from Marine Drive) |
Action Planning for Lower Capilano Seniors |
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Fall 2012 – TBA |
North Shore-wide Housing Workshops will take place in the fall |
Information & Action Planning for Age Friendly Housing |
Contact margaret@dixoncoates.com or 604-985-2324 to sign up. View the survey final report. (PDF, 3106 kb)
Premier Recognizes Importance of Lionsview and Seniors Today Survey
–Posted Jan. 30, 2012
BC Premier Christy Clark acknowledges the work of Lionsview on the Seniors Today survey. View a copy of the premier’s letter. (PDF, 18 kb)
Farsi Language Survey Report Now Available
–Posted Jan. 30, 2012
The Seniors Today survey report is now available in Farsi. View or print the report now. (PDF, 3 MB)
Initial Workshops Reveal Seniors First Impressions of Survey Results
–Posted Jan. 19, 2012
LSPS has started its run of follow-up workshops with seniors living on the North Shore. The purpose of these workshops is to present the findings of the Seniors Today survey conducted last year, and to start action planning for changes.
Overall, seniors were impressed with how comprehensive the survey was, and were optimistic that the results will prompt further discussion with the community and seniors’ service provides.
Check back for additional workshop dates soon and come join in the conversation. View the survey final report. (PDF, 3106 kb)
LSPS Surveys 1,200+ Seniors: Lack of Affordable Housing a Hot Topic
–Posted Dec. 8, 2011
North Shore seniors tell it like it is: the amount of affordable housing, safety, and lack of public toilets are their top concerns according to a massive survey conducted by LSPS.
The survey, called Seniors Today: Building a Better Tomorrow, was conducted earlier in the Fall and measured senior satisfaction on topics identified by the World Health Organization as important contributors to age friendly communities.
View the survey final report. (PDF, 3106 kb)
Current Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors
–Posted Dec. 1, 2011
The Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society is a non-profit organization that acts as a strong voice for seniors on the North Shore through research, education and advocacy.
New members are always welcome. Contact us at lions_view@telus.net to learn more on how you can get involved.