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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

[Report] Canada's Food Price Report 2026

Canadian families will spend up to $994 more on food next year.
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[Feature] The many faces of loneliness

Older men struggle to navigate isolation. ‘Social prescribing’ can help ease its burden
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[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)

After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receivin
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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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Jan 27, 2026 @ 8:00 AM (PST)

[Webinar] Aging Playfully: Reimagining the Possibilities

Aging Playfully is the first research project to examine older adult play and the built environment.
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Feb 12, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

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Apr 9, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

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Jun 11, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Training] 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.

[Video] Finding Home: The Lived Experience

Aging in the Right Place (AIRP)

Digital StorytellingDigital storytelling (DS) offers a compelling methodological approach for exploring the intricate narratives surrounding Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) among older adults who have experienced homelessness.  AIRP recognizes that older adult’s environments need to support thei
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[Report] Food Banks BC Hunger Report 2025

Food Banks BC

Report provides policy recommendations to address pressing systemic issues and reduce the pressure on food banks.
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[Caregiver Support Program] Respite for ALL

SE Health

Through this pilot program, caregivers who work at least 30 hours per week and provide unpaid care to a loved one can access 10 hours of free home-based respite support. In addition, Greenshield is offering 5 hours of free, confidential virtual counselling and a one-year complimentary subscription to Digital Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
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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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