Older Persons Strategic Framework and future actions

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To help the City of Vancouver be more inclusive and supportive of the growing aging population, we developed the Older Persons Strategic Framework and 2025 Early Actions (PDF, 292 KB). The framework was based on World Health Organization guidelines for age-friendly cities.

The City’s framework was approved by Council in February 2025 and identifies older persons as those 55 years of age and older. It includes six goals for improving the lives of older persons in Vancouver. The goals are that older persons in Vancouver...

• Are engaged and included
• Are connected and informed
• Live in a home that supports aging in the right place
• Can get around with dignity
• Have access to spaces and places that meet their needs
• Are supported by programs and services that enable health and wellbeing

Each goal has more specific objectives and actions that go along with them. Early actions for 2025 are already underway to enhance the lives of older persons in Vancouver.

The City is now planning for future actions and wants your input! Share your thoughts on the best ways to improve the lives of older persons in Vancouver.

How to get involved

• Read a summary of the Older Persons Framework (PDF, 118 KB)
• Join us at a community event or program:
  • Tuesday, May 27, 10 am-noon, Dunbar Seniors Cafe at St. Philip's Anglican Church (3737 West 27th Avenue)
  • Monday, June 9, 1:00-2:30 pm, public engagement event at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (2305 W 7th Avenue)
  • Thursday, June 12, 9:30-11:00 am, public engagement event for Chinese-speaking older persons (event in Mandarin and Cantonese) at Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main Street)
  • Thursday, June 12, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, public engagement event at Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main Street)
  • Friday, June 13, 1:00-2:30 pm, public engagement event at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser Street)
  • Saturday, June 14, 1-5 pm, West End Seniors’ Network Strawberry Festival, Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
• Share your thoughts in our short survey by Sunday, June 22.
  • Complete an online survey
  • Complete a paper survey at a drop-box location (see list of locations)

Next steps

Your feedback will help shape the City’s future actions to enhance the quality of life of older persons in Vancouver. A summary of engagement and recommendations for future actions will be shared here and with City Council for approval later in 2025.