Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Strengthening NORCs Across Ontario

In this episode of CHATS: Chat About Aging in Your Community, CEO Christina Bisanzsits down with Dr. Howard Abrams, Director of UHN’s OpenLab and Medical Lead forthe NORC Innovation Centre (NORC)- to explore how community agencies areshaping the future of aging in Ontario and across Canada. An Associate Professor ofMedicine at the University of Toronto and former Division Head of General InternalMedicine at UHN and Mount Sinai Hospitals, Dr. Abrams brings decades of clinical andsystem-level experience to a timely conversation about Naturally Occurring RetirementCommunities (NORCs) and the growing need to support older adults where theyalready live.Together, they unpack what sets NORCs apart from traditional seniors’ housing and whythey are becoming increasingly vital within Ontario’s aging-at-home strategy. Dr. Abramshighlights the pivotal role community agencies play in identifying emerging NORCs,building trust with residents, and partnering with property managers, municipalities,Ontario Health Teams, and primary care providers. The conversation is insightful andhopeful at how local leadership and cross-sector collaboration can strengthencommunities and transform the aging experience in Ontario.To learn more, visit:NORC Ambassador Program: Home | NORCNORC Innovation Centre: NORC Innovation Centre - Creating Possibilities for Aging inPlace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.