AgingWellBC is a public knowledge hub that provides clear, research-informed guidance to support healthy aging in British Columbia.

Our Story

AgingWellBC builds on earlier work through the Pacific Regional Centre for Healthy Aging (PRCHA), which developed publicly accessible health information to support older adults in navigating common health concerns.

Through this work, it became clear that while valuable information existed, it was often difficult to find, scattered across sources, or not presented in ways that were easy to apply in everyday life.

AgingWellBC was created to bring this information together — to provide a central, accessible place where older adults, caregivers, and communities can find practical, trustworthy guidance.

Led by the Edwin S. H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia, and funded in part through a Michael Smith Health Research BC Reach Grant awarded to Dr. Eli Puterman, this initiative expands on that foundation by translating research into clear, actionable information and strengthening connections across health systems, community organizations, and public resources.

What We Mean by Healthy Aging

We embrace the World Health Organization’s Definition of healthy aging as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.” Therefore, healthy aging does not mean the absence of illness or maintaining perfect independence. It means supporting well-being, dignity, safety, and connection at every stage of life. 

Aging is a natural part of living. Our goal is not to “fix” aging, but to provide information that helps people make informed choices and feel supported in their health journey.

Our Approach

Research-informed

Our content is developed and reviewed with input from researchers, clinicians, and community partners.

Practical and actionable

We focus on steps people can take — from small changes to larger adaptations.

Accessible and inclusive

We aim to present information in ways that are clear, respectful, and responsive to diverse lived experiences.

A connected knowledge hub

AgingWellBC brings together information from across sectors to support a more coordinated, BC-wide approach to healthy aging.

Who This Site Is For

AgingWellBC is designed for:

• Community organizations

• Older adults

• Caregivers and families

Who is Behind AgingWellBC

AgingWellBCis maintained by the Edwin S. H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia.

Content on this site is developed in collaboration with Fraser Health Authority, researchers, clinicians, and community partners across British Columbia.

AgingWellBC provides general, research-informed information to support healthy aging.

It does not replace medical advice. We encourage readers to speak with qualified health professionals about their individual needs before making changes to their daily behaviours and lifestyle patterns.