Our Network  

Welcome! Thanks for checking out the Oasis Network!

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We are a group of like-minded individuals and organizations with the intent to share experiences, knowledge, resources and best practices related to the Oasis program, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), and other NORC-based programs.

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Canada is aging and by 2036 older adults will represent 25% or more of the total population1. The majority of older adults (>92%) live in the community and wish to remain at home as long as possible2; however, almost one quarter of older adults report feeling isolated, and half anticipate they will require support in the next 5-10 years3. therefore, it is important for us to consider ways in which we can best support the growing aging population in Canadas so they can continue to live and participate in their chosen communities. 

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Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities or NORCs are "housing developments that are not planned or designed for older people, but which over time come to house largely older people"4.

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NORC-based programs or NORC-SSPs are "community-level interventions in which older adults, building owners and managers, service providers, and other community partners create a network of services and volunteer opportunities to promote aging in place"5.

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