Creating new possibilities for aging in place
A first-of-its-kind centre advancing new models of social connection and accessible care for older adults living in the community.
Our Mission
NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research hospital, has a bold mission to design the future of aging in place.
Canada’s urban areas are home to a large number of older adults, and more are choosing to live in apartment and condo buildings than ever before.
With this shift comes the opportunity to rethink models of care to align with the natural density in these buildings, and enhance support for older adults to stay active, healthy and engaged.
The first-of-its-kind centre merges integrated care delivery with a community development approach to provide Canadians with new options for aging in place with dignity and choice.
Our Approach
Community-Led
Our Model is rooted in mobilizing and empowering older adults, developing trusting relationships, and building on intergenerational strengths to create new solutions.
and Social Care
Build your own aging in place community
Whether you've already started or are keen to get going, find new ideas and tips to build community and enjoy getting older, together.
This toolkit contains practical ideas to help older adults stay healthy, stay engaged, and stay connected.
Insights
We will regularly release research, tools and insight to shape the future of aging in place.
A Home Care Model for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities in Ontario
The NORC Innovation Centre at UHN explores how home care can be delivered differently within the context of naturally-occurring retirement communities.
It’s Time to Unleash the Power of Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Recommendations developed by the National Institute on Ageing and NORC Innovation Centre for policymakers across Canada.
NORC Innovation Centre Policy Recommendations for 2023 City of Toronto Mayoral Candidates
We urge City of Toronto mayoral candidates to prioritize policies that help older adults age in place.
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NORC Innovation Centre is Canada’s first centre dedicated to advancing a 21st century model of integrated health and social care in naturally-occurring retirement communities (NORC). The Centre is based out of the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, Canada.
Our Location
489 College Street
Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 1A5
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