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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
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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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[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
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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 23, 2026 @ 9:30 AM (PDT)

[Event] Ignite Volunteerism: Being the Change in your Community

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Apr 27, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Introduction to Extreme Clutter

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Apr 27, 2026, @ 12:00 PM (PDT)

[Info Session] Public Awareness Campaign: The Essential Nature of the Nonprofit Sector

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Apr 28, 2026, @ 10:30 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] What happens when the funding runs out?

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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.

[Toolkit] Social Isolation and Loneliness – Tools & Resources

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH)

To support the mobilization of the CCSMH Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults.
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[Recording] Housing that Connects Us: The Benefits of Being an Enabling Host

Hey! Neighbour Collective

This webinar was packed with insightful presentations from our brilliant speakers– Kathrin Brunner, Catherine Donnelly, Jamie Hewat, Sherri Crane, and Rebeca Robles. You can find all of the session resources, including the full recording, slides, and additional materials in our webinar recap post,
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[Recording] Advance care planning and serious illness conversations

BC Centre for Palliative Care

Essential conversation training for workers supporting seniors and their families.
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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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