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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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[Infographic] Formal volunteering by retired Canadians

This infographic looks at formal volunteering among Canadians 55 years and over in 2023
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[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
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[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
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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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Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:30 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] What happens when the funding runs out?

Build age-friendly initiatives that last
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Apr 30, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] The 'How' of Collective Decision-Making

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May 4, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Learning from Fort McMurray Emergency Evacuation

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May 6, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Caring in Canada 2026

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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.

[Recording] Sibling Conflict in Family Caregiving

McMaster University Continuing Education

Presented on: Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM ESTIf you are an unpaid, or paid, individual in a caregiving role, the McMaster Continuing Education Caregiving Essentials course and webinar series will provide you with relevant and meaningful information to help you as a caregiver.This month,
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[Charter] The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia

Alzheimer Society

People living with dementia deserve dignity, respect and the ability to continue participating in their communities. The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia helps ensure these rights are recognized and protected across Canada. Developed with input from people with lived experience, t
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[Checklist] Extreme heat health check tool

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH)

Available in multiple languages
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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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