The Age Friendly Community movement encourages the establishment of policies, services, and structures that promote healthy aging and wellness. These actions enable seniors to live in secure, healthy environments where they can contribute fully in society. The New Brunswick Age-Friendly Recognition Program recognizes success and encourages communities and municipalities to take sustainable action towards becoming Age-Friendly. To be recognized for their Age-Friendly efforts, communities must complete 4 basic steps based on the WHO framework. These steps demonstrate a community’s commitment to Age-Friendly principles through community engagement, and action. Each step is designed to help communities increase awareness, and gather support from key partners (e.g citizens, local agencies, non-government organizations, and local business).
- Author/Origin:
- The Wellness Movement in collaboration with The New Brunswick Collaborative for Healthy Aging and Care
Creating environments that support seniors to live healthy, active and safe lives and participate fully as valued members within their communities is one of the most effective approaches to address issues related to the aging demographic trend. This guide will be a useful tool for anyone who undertakes an AFC initiative. It provides direction regarding the broad principles and parameters recommended by the World Health Organization, but within a New Burnswick context. The intent is to encourage the AFC movement to take rout in all New Brunswick communities
- Author/Origin:
- Association francophone des ainés du Nouveau-Brunswick, in collaboration with The Wellness Movement
This toolkit is designed to assist community organizations who want to start a Bulk Buying Club in their community. It outlines key steps to starting a club, and provides a range of tools and supports that will help you organize a Bulk Buying Blub that suits your particular group’s needs.
- Author/Origin:
- Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador
“It Starts with a Seed” is a report detailing success stories from the Community Food Action Grant Program, which helps build food security throughout New Brunswick by funding various community projects and initiatives. In 2012-2013, the CFA Grant Program supported 46 projects in New Brunswick communities. The report features 7 of them with beautiful pictures and captivating storytelling.
- Author/Origin:
- New Brunswick Department of Social Development
“A Growing Good” is a report detailing success stories from the Community Food Action Grant Program, which helps build food security throughout New Brunswick by funding various community projects and initiatives. In 2013-2014, the CFA Grant Program supported 91 projects in New Brunswick communities. The report features 12 of them with beautiful pictures and captivating storytelling.
- Author/Origin:
- New Brunswick Department of Social Development - Wellness Branch
There are Wellness Champions in communities all around New Brunswick, whether they be individuals, families, community groups, schools or workplaces. Some have shared their success stories so they can be […]
- Author/Origin:
- The Wellness Movement
A province-wide network of certified individuals who share their skills in food and nutrition within their own communities. The goal of this program is to develop a network of dedicated food mentors in New Brunswick communities through a shared learning experience that will increase the exchange of information on food skills, healthy eating practices and local food sourcing in the province.
- Author/Origin:
- New Brunswick Food Security Action Network
A community garden takes a lot of work. But if it is done well, it can also make your neighbourhood a better place to live. The Community Garden Toolkit is designed to guide you every step of the way. It outlines key steps to starting a garden, and provides a range of tools, tips, and supports to help along the way. If you have any questions, the New Brunswick Food Security Action Network can connect you to other gardeners around the province who are happy to share their stories!
- Author/Origin:
- Food for All NB in collaboration with Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Coalition (HEPAC)
This toolkit is designed to assist community organizations in starting a community kitchen. It outlines key steps to starting a kitchen, and provides a range of tools and support materials to help along the way.
- Author/Origin:
- Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador
Healthy recipe ideas served up to suit your mood and schedule! This website presents a wide array of dietitian-approved recipes, by categories like “energize me!”, “sunlight boost” or “meatless meal”, to name just a few.
Also look for the mobile app on Google Play and the Apple App Store
- Author/Origin:
- Dietitians Canada
