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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] Fostering Connection and Engagement: Compassionate Dementia-Inclusive Community Initiative Spans the Country

United Way BC is excited to be a knowledge translation partner on a pan-Canadian initiative building capacity for people living with dementia to stay active, connected, and engaged.
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[Survey] OurCare National Survey 2025

We want to know if your care is meeting that standard. Take our survey — your voice will help us shape a better system.
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[Survey] State of BC's Non-Profit Sector

Annual province-wide survey that captures the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing non-profit organizations across BC
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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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Jul
Jul 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Using Data and Evaluation to Strengthen Resilience, Navigate Change, and Build Power

This interactive discussion will explore questions that organization leaders can use to leverage data and evaluation for decision-making in times of change.
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Aug

7

Aug 7, 2025, @ 1:00 PM (PDT)

[Event] Aging with Pride

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Sep

4

Sep 4, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

CORE 101 Training Session

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Oct

6

Oct 6, 2025, @ 12:00 PM (PDT)

2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit

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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.

[Webinar Recording] BC Transit, Mobility Justice, and the Challenges of Population Aging

United Way BC

Three representatives of BC Transit describe the agency's efforts to serve the growing number of older adults in BC
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[Recording and Tools] Extreme Heat Health Check-in

Multiple Organizations

These tools were designed to help support people doing heat checks by providing all the key information and guidance
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[Guide] Working Together in An Emergency - Social Sector Activation Guide

United Way British Columbia

Three-Step Social Sector Activation Guide for Host Communities
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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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