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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] Government of Canada announces funding to improve the quality of life for seniors across the country

The Government of Canada has announced over $54 million in funding for more than 2,600 community-based projects supporting seniors through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Funded initiativ
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[Participate] Promoting Heat Resilience Among Older Adults through Group-Based Art Study

Contribute to research using arts-based methods to increase heat resilience, social connection, and climate education
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[Article] Golden years disappearing as Canadian seniors in the workforce hit all-time high

A growing number are staying on the job out of necessity, not choice
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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 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Caring in Canada 2026

Explore the findings from the National Caregiving Survey report, released on May 6
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May 7, 2026, @ 7:00 PM (PDT)

[Webinar] Preparedness Through Connection

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May 27, 2026, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Healthy Aging Alberta Transportation Models Survey Report – What We Learned: Key findings and Implications

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May 27, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Event] Volunteer Engagement Roundtable

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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.

[Recorded Webinar] Learning from Fort McMurray Emergency Evacuation

CORE Emergency and Disaster Preparation Group

how we can support older adults in their community during wildfire season and discussing recovery and re-entry after disaster.
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[Recorded CoP Gathering] Celebrate Global Intergenerational Week Together - Save the Planet

CORE Intergenerational CoP

Let's celebrate together with Global Intergenerational Week!
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[Recording] Building Sustainable Age-friendly Communities through Partnerships and Community Connection

BC Healthy Communities Society

When the grant runs out, what comes next?
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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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