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Healthy Aging CORE British Columbia

The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance healthy aging for older British Columbians.

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[News] ‘We lived at a lucky time’: Vancouver seniors relive childhood freedom on three wheels

Originally Published: September 20, 2026 at 5:00a.m. EDTLorraine McKendry remembers the freedom of childhood bike rides in Calgary, when she and her friends would set out during summer vacation: dest

[Apply] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University and Entente Education Canada are hosting the 2026 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition. The graduate award ($1,00

[Participate] Balancing employment and unpaid care for adults

Recruitment for the study is open until September 30, 2026.Employment and Social Development Canada is conducting a research study in British Columbia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia to better understand how

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.

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.

[Recording] Supporting Older Adults During an Emergency

United Way BC

As this year’s wildfire season moves into recovery, we are reminded that emergencies can happen without warning. Individuals and families should be prepared to manage independently for up to seven days after a disaster. The community-based seniors services sector must be equally prepared to delive

[Recording] Connecting Caregivers to Support across BC: Exploring Caregiver Rx and Family & Friend Caregiver Support Programs

United Way BC

This session highlights two complementary caregiver support pathways: Family Caregivers of BC’s provincial Caregiver Rx program and United Way BC’s community-based Family and Friend Caregiver Support programs. Participants learned what each program offers, how the supports differ and work togeth

[Resource Kit] The Collaborative Organization

Tamarack Institute

Build organizational readiness for effective collaboration

Groups

Groups are where CORE participants can share information and stories, ask questions, learn, and collaborate. Open 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.

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 adults to age in place in their homes and communities.

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