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
[Training] Maytree Policy School
Maytree Policy School Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024
[News] National Caregiving Strategy
Have YOUR say in the creation of a National Caregiving Strategy
[News] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and RTOERO are hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.
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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Oct 22, 2024, @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Cafe- Ageism
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Oct
22
Oct 22, 2024, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Public policy dialogue and development activities (PPDDAs) by registered charities
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Oct
22
Oct 22, 2024, @ 7:00 PM (PDT)
[Virtual Support Group] Working Caregivers Connect (Family Caregivers of BC)
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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.
[Report] Empowering Women for Healthy Aging: Key Policy Actions to Address Healthy Challenges Across the Life Course
Global Coalition on Aging
Click HERE to View ResourceThe report "Empowering Women for Healthy Aging" from the Global Coalition on Aging highlights the critical role of women in aging societies. It calls for policies that address women's health across their life course, emphasizing the need for better research, healthcare tra
[Interactive Map] Pet Food Bank Map
Humane Canada
Click HERE to learn MoreThe National Pet Food Bank map is an interactive resource that provides information on pet food assistance programs across Canada. Search the map by province, city, or postal code to find a list of local programs and information on how to access them. To Navigate the Map: 1
[Report] Women at the Forefront of Aging in Canada: Challenging the Status Quo for Older Women
Womens College Hospital
This report highlights the health and well-being challenges that older women face daily and on a systemic level.
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.
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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