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] Canada Summer Jobs Program now open
Provides wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.
[News] Public consultation on access to assistive technology
WHO and UNICEF are launching a public consultation to guide the content and scope of a Road map on accelerating access to assistive technology. We invite everyone interested in assistive technology to
[News] 2024 Reports 8 to 12 of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada
ESDC cannot ensure that programs for seniors are effectively meeting their social and economic needs.
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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Dec 12, 2024 @ 9:00 AM (PST)
[Webinar] Physical activity behaviour in middle-aged and older adults
Dec
12
Dec 12, 2024, @ 12:00 PM (PST)
[Webinar] Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool - informational session
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Dec
12
Dec 12, 2024, @ 2:00 PM (PST)
[Webinar] Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation: Drs. Kathy Pichora-Fuller & Walter Wittich
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Dec
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Dec 17, 2024, @ 7:00 PM (PST)
[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] Missing Pension Plan Members in Canada
National Institute on Aging
Addresses the significant issue of missing pension plan members,
[Report] The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, IN CANADA 2024
Canadian Mental Health Association
Mapping the Landscape of Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health
[Report] Gender-based violence among migrant LGBTQ+ populations in Canada: A systematic review
Government of Canada
Relative to the general population, members of LGBTQ+ communities experience disproportionately higher rates of violence, stigma and discrimination.
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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