Who’s not making a Thriving Income?
Thriving in retirement means that an individual’s physical, mental, and social health and well-being needs have been met. This includes…
No one left behind: Exploring thriving income among the Black population in the City of Toronto
In this study, we aim to quantify the number of Black people, aged 25-40 years old, living alone in Toronto…
The Haves and the Have Nots: What proportion of older adults are not earning the thriving retirement income in the Toronto CMA?
The first phase of the Thriving Retirement project demonstrates that in order for an older adult to thrive, rather than…
The either/or of retirement: What does it really cost to thrive?
For many, retirement is a time to pick up a hobby, travel the world, and spend time with family. Unfortunately…
Thriving in the City: What does it cost to have a healthy retirement?
As part of the Wellesley Institute Thriving in the City suite of work, A Framework for Income and Health in…
Thriving in the City: A Framework for Income and Health in Retirement
Wellesley Institute’s Thriving in the City framework is a valuable tool for understanding what resources an individual needs to live a…
Poverty vs. Participation: Thriving in the City Framework
Recently, reports of a surge in food bank use has renewed concerns about poverty and affordability in the city. The…
Thriving in the City: What does it cost?
The ability to thrive involves more than just physical health. Social and economic needs are important facets of health and…
Thriving in the City: A Framework for Income and Health
This paper offers a framework to measure thriving in the city, a measure that reflects the physical, mental, and social…
From Surviving to Thriving: Understanding the needs of a healthy life
Poverty is a major consideration of municipal and provincial policy agendas. Poverty reduction strategies are aimed at raising incomes, lowering…