Engaging and supporting the aging population: Older Persons Strategic Framework

People 65 years of age and older make up 17% of Vancouver’s population, and this group is growing 5 times faster than those under 65.

We are committed to helping older adults stay engaged in the community and to enhancing their quality of life.

Goals of the Older Persons Strategic Framework
The goals of the Older Persons Strategic Framework are that older persons in Vancouver are:
- Engaged and included
- Connected and informed
- Living in homes that support aging in the right place
- Able to get around with dignity
- Able to access places and spaces that meet their needs
- Supported by programs and services that promote health and wellbeing
Ongoing actions to support older adults
We’ve started early actions to improve the lives of older persons. Some of these include:
- Making it easier to build seniors’ housing
- Improving sidewalk safety and accessibility
- Supporting older persons to improve their digital skills
- Raising awareness about ageism
- Building new spaces for older persons to connect
- Reviewing programs for older persons at community centres
Latest updates
- February 5, 2025: Council approved the Older Persons Strategic Framework and 2025 Early Actions. News Release – Engaging and supporting the aging population: Older Persons Strategic Framework
- 2012 to 2015: Work advanced on the Age-Friendly Action Plan and the 2014 to 2025 Healthy City Strategy

Contact us

Email: olderpersons@vancouver.ca

Our programs and facilities help keep seniors active, engaged, and connected to health and care services.