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.
Nov
6
Nov 6, 2024, @ 10:00 AM (PST)
[Webinar] Family Caregivers as Visible and Valued Partners in the Healthcare System: Competency Based Education for the Health Workforce
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Nov
7
Nov 7, 2024, @ 12:00 AM (PST)
2024 Provincial Summit on Aging DAY 3
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Nov
14
Nov 14, 2024, @ 2:00 PM (PST)
[Virtual Support Group] Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Support Group (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.
[Research] Statistical checkup of Canadian men’s health
Statistics Canada
to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys
[Recording] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Cafe- Ageism
Intergenerational Linkages CoP
We discussed experiences and how Agism shows up in your life or your initiatives, and how Intergenerational programming can influence changes
[Resource] Inclusive Research Guidebook: Engaging People Living With Dementia From Ethno-Racial Communities
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program
Inclusive Dementia Research Guidebook
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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