Building the capacity of older adults and community: findings from a developmental evaluation of United Way British Columbia's social prescribing programs for older adults.

Introduction: Older adults with higher needs are ideal candidates for social prescribing interventions, given the complex and intersectoral nature of their needs. This article describes findings from a developmental evaluation of 19 social prescribing programs for older adults at risk of frailty.

Methods: An evaluation of the programs was conducted from 2020 to 2023.