Promote and assists prolonged independence and overall wellness of older adults living on the North Shore by providing non-medical community connection and support, using the principles of social prescribing. Areas of support include financial benefits, housing applications and information, food, health service navigation, and social, recreational, and educational programming. The scope of the program includes supportive advocacy, coaching, resource referrals, community connectivity suggestions, and encouragement. The connector co-develops a plan with the older adult and provides resources and connections, as well as critical support and follow-up, to promote independence. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way BC.