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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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[Film] Silver Screamers

Silver Screamers opens in Vancouver onFriday, March 20 and Sunday, March 22 for matinee screenings at📍 VIFF Centre, Vancity TheatreJoin us for the debut of this funny, moving documentary about se
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[Campaign] Small Steps Big Difference

It’s Never Too Early—or Too Late—to Protect Your Brain Health
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[Article] How Education Builds Empathy

Education and understanding build connection, which is the antidote to isolation and stigma.
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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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Feb 12, 2026 @ 8:45 AM (PST)

[Conference] CREA Conference 2026: CONNECT

A province-wide gathering on elder abuse prevention and response
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Feb 12, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

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Feb 17, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Webinar] Advance Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney, Joint Bank Accounts and Representation Agreements

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Feb 24, 2026, @ 9:30 AM (PST)

[Event] Engage at Every Age - National Intergenerational Community of Practice Event

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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.

[Resource] BC Bereavement Helpline

BC Bereavement Helpline

Grief can be complex, especially following sudden, traumatic, or life-altering loss. It does not follow a timeline, and it can resurface during holidays, transitions, and new beginnings. BC Bereavement Helpline offers free, confidential, and compassionate support to individuals and families across B
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[Resource] Wisdom on Demand: Just Ask Grandpa

Ask My Grandpa

Ask my Grandpa is an online platform where people can connect with older adults to learn new skills.
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[Tools] Retirement Hub 2026

Government of Canada

To support Canadians who are either retired or starting to plan for retirement, the Government of Canada recently enhanced the Retirement Hub—originally launched in 2023—by adding new resources and making it easier to use.
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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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