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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

[News] BC’s Ministry of Health Announces 5-Year Agreement with United Way BC Healthy Aging!

BC’s Ministry of Health announced a five-year agreement with United Way BC to support seniors to age at home, in community, by improving and expanding Healthy Aging programs and services in BC!
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[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.
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[News] Global Intergenerational Week April 24-30

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2025!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv
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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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May 20, 2025 @ 10:30 AM (PDT)

[Virtual Event]: Protecting the Rights of Older Adults

Join BC CRN & Kasari Govender, BC’s Human Rights Commissioner, for a powerful Provincial Learning Event webinar on protecting the rights of older adults.
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May 21, 2025, @ 1:00 PM (PDT)

[Webinar] Dementia-Friendly Communities

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May 23, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Primary Care Perspectives on Social Prescribing

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May 30, 2025, @ 3:00 PM (PDT)

[Deadline for Submissions] Call for Poster Presentations!

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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.

[Video] How to Start a Men's Shed: Whiteboard Animation 2025

Men's Sheds Canada

Meet Joe. Meet Ana. Both Joe and Ana need a Men's Shed. Learn why, and how you can get involved too.
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[Video] TRAILER Men's Sheds and Mental Health

Men's Sheds Canada

Discover how, though the local Men's Shed, men find a safe and welcoming place where they can be real, be supported, and have authentic conversations, while working together on projects. By making friends and looking out for each other, Shed members practice a "health by stealth" approach.
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[Webinar] Global Intergenerational Week

National Intergenerational Linkages CoP CORE Group

Xanthe Golenko will share what she’s involved in with AIIP (Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice)
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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.

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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.

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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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