Social prescribing is a holistic approach that creates a formal way for health providers to address a wide range of key social, health and wellness needs. It’s an approach that’s gaining momentum and has led to the creation of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing. The COURAGE team asked Kate Mulligan, Senior Director of the Institute, to share her insights on the power of social prescribing.

Where and how we live as we get older will depend on the level of support and care we need. When these needs are minimal, creative living arrangements, such as homesharing, co-housing and multigenerational living, can foster companionship and lead to cost savings. The team at COURAGE asked Cailan Libby, Founder of Happipad, to share his thoughts about the future of aging in place.

As part of their five-year strategic plan where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare, Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) is committed to reimagining care with – and for – older adults. The COURAGE team asked HEC to share insights from their pan-Canadian focus groups.

A few technology companies, such as Best Buy Canada, are working on solutions to meet the needs of older adults and caregivers. The team at COURAGE asked Rei Ahn, Research and Experience Lead at Best Buy Health Canada, to share how we can use the full potential of technology to help older adults age in place.

The team at COURAGE asked Alexis Wise about civic and community infrastructure and how it relates to healthy living. Here, Alexis expands on how better and inclusive community planning benefits everyone.