Mission
Allies in Aging connects seniors across Metro Vancouver through leadership, outreach, transportation, training and advocacy. Our goal is to increase the number of seniors who…
- have support and help when they need it; have someone they can count on to listen to them when they need to talk, to give them advice about a crisis, and to help them when needed;
- participate regularly in activities;
- feel connected to family, friends and acquaintances; and
- feel valued by family, friends and acquaintances.
Target Population
- People age 75+
- Living with low income, disability, and or language or cultural barriers to making connections
- Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods with high proportion of seniors at risk, approx. 18,000
Structure
- Four lead agencies overseeing four projects with 30+ partner organizations
- Backbone team managing coordination and communication
- Evaluation consultants committed for duration of initiative
- Committees: Steering, Backbone, Project Leads
- Activities include shared events, partners’ gathering, and conference in Feb. 2019
- Communication beyond email and meetings includes monthly website, e-newsletter, Facebook
Theory of Change
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Population Outcomes |
Reduce seniors’ isolation by reducing the proportion of seniors 75+ who do not: 1. Have support for daily living when they need it 2. Participate in activities 3. Feel connected 3. Feel valued |
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Project Outcomes |
Seniors are identified, their needs are understood and they are connected to appropriate services. |
Seniors are engaged in meaningful opportunities for participation, which leads to strengthened social networks. |
Service providers work collaboratively to effectively support seniors through age-related changes. |
Key stakeholders influence public policy and advance innovative partnerships to support lasting systemic change. |
For More Information:
Visit: www.AlliesInAging.ca