Healthy Aging CORE British Columbia
The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older British Columbians.
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Recent News
[Study] Examining the Impact of Remote Monitoring to Support Older Adults to Age-in-Place in British Columbia
The Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North at the University of Northern British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in British
[News] Thriving in 2025: 5 ways to stick with your health goals
As we usher in a new year, many of us are inspired to embrace positive changes, especially when it comes to our health. For older adults, maintaining and improving health is a worthy and achievable goal. Whether you're aiming to boost your energy levels, enhance mobility, or feel your best, here are some tips to help you stick to your health goals in the coming year.
[Study] Join the DASH STUDY: Help Shape the Future of Healthy Aging!
Are you interested in contributing to groundbreaking research on healthy aging? If so, we invite you to participate in the DASH STUDY!The DASH STUDY aims to understand how day-to-day social experience
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Webinars, workshops, conferences, symposia, and other training and events relevant to healthy aging are listed by date and also indicated on a monthly calendar. Training modules and curricula, archived webinars, and other training resources are also available in the Resources section.
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Apr 8, 2025 @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Cafe- Impact on Career Choices
Impact of Intergenerational programs on career choices for students
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Apr 10, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Invitation to Conscious Service: A Webinar for Social Service Professionals
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Apr 10, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[WEBINAR] Invitation to Conscious Service: A webinar for social service professionals
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Apr 10, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
CORE 101 Training Session
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Resources
Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
[Webinar Recording] Next Steps in Advancing Social Prescribing
United Way BC
United Way BC and the Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health are thrilled to introduce "Conversations on Social Prescribing," a four-part webinar series dedicated to advancing Social Prescribing in British Columbia. The first webinar in this series, Next Steps in Advancing Social Prescr
[Resource] GUIDELINES FOR AGE-INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION
Changing The Narritive
GUIDELINES FOR AGE-INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION
[Resource] FNHA Mental Health Support Resource
FNHA
First Nations Health Authority Resource list for mental health support
Groups
Discussion groups are where CORE participants can share information and stories, ask questions, learn, and collaborate. Open discussion groups can be accessed by any member of CORE; closed groups are available by invitation only.
Volunteer Engagement
iVolunteer
iVolunteer.ca is a user-friendly digital platform that connects non-profit or charitable
organizations with volunteers.
Volunteer Management Resource Library
The Volunteer Management Resource Library contains resources curated to address volunteer
management
and engagement topics.
Volunteer Training Modules
Access free digital training modules are being developed for volunteers in the community-based
seniors’ services sector.
Programs and Initiatives
Programs and Initiatives profiled on Healthy Aging CORE provide examples of the important work being done by local, provincial, and national organizations and the value of these programs and initiatives in promoting health and well-being and fostering resilience for older adults seniors.
About Us
Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources and Education) is a platform to connect local, regional, provincial, and national non-profit, government, and academic organizations and coalitions that focus on programs, services, policies, practices, and research aimed at supporting older Canadians to age in place in their homes and communities.
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