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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

[Consultation] Government of Canada launches consultations on first ever National Anti-Fraud Strategy

News releaseMarch 30, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance CanadaAs fraud grows increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect—from ghost texts and mysterious links to masked voiceover

[Impact Story] Holding People in the Space They’re In

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in the

[News] Small Care Homes reimagine aging in community

Originally published: April 9, 2026A new initiative is changing the way older adults age, combining the support of long-term care with the comforts of home.As British Columbia’s population ages, dem

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 independent living.

[Checklist] Extreme heat health check tool

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH)

Available in multiple languages

[Fact Sheet] Climate Change and Floods

Canadian Climate Institute

This fact sheet provides evidence related to climate driven short‑duration rainfall, flash‑flood risks, and implications for infrastructure and communities.

[Recording] A Place to Belong as We Age : What aging well can look like when the community comes together- Healthy Aging Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta

Learn about Healthy Aging Alberta- Service Delivery Model's, the organizations that have been supporting communities, how they have been supporting older adults, and the impact of this work from the last year.

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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