Impact
“It has given me the opportunity to face my biggest challenge – totally sedentary existence – and begin looking to a more positive future, both physically and mentally. This has been a very beneficial program at a crucial point in my life. I am immensely grateful!”
— Past Choose to Move participant
The Society, established in 2013, grew out of a formal partnership with the Active Aging Research Team (AART) at the University of British Columbia. This collaboration plays an essential role in designing, scaling, and refining evidence-informed programs that enhance physical activity and mobility and reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 55. By working closely with AART, the Society develops programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
AART leads the evaluation of our programs while also contributing to many of the Society’s strategic initiatives, ensuring that our efforts are always evidence-informed and impactful.
Physical Activity
Participants in our programs experience increased physical activity and mobility.
Loneliness
Participants in our programs experience decreased loneliness and social isolation.
36,532 People over 55
Through our programs and public engagement, we have been able to reach tens of thousands of seniors with important health messages.
> 3 Million Viewers
Through a partnership with Dr. Art Hister, and media engagement, over 3 million British Columbians have been exposed to important health messages.
≈ 3000 Social Media Followers
Over 2,200 British Columbians have been exposed to important health messages via our social media channels.
> 11,200 Reached
Over 11,200 older adults and their caregivers have attended physical activity, health and fall prevention presentations.
3,000 + Newsletter Subscribers
3,000+ individuals receive updates about Choose to Move through our newsletter.
37 Knowledge & Referral Partners
37 organizations support ABC initiatives through client referral and/or knowledge sharing.
Community Partner Capacity
We collaborated with host of community partners and worked with them to build capacity to support people over 55 across British Columbia.