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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

[Campaign] Global Intergenerational Week (April 24-30, 2026)

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2026!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv
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[Petition] Canada Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector

A petition has been filed calling on the Government of Canada to officially recognize a national day of appreciation for the nonprofit sector. It highlights the sector’s major economic and social co
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[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retire
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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 14, 2026 @ 11:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar Series] Housing that Connects Us: The Benefits of Being an Enabling Host

2-hour participatory session
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Apr 16, 2026, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)

[Workshop] Introduction to Advance Care Planning

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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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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] 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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[Report] Helping 2SLGBTQI+ older adults to age in place

Employment and Social Development Canada

A mixed methods study as part of the Government of Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
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[Resources] Person-Centered Language (PCL)

Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation

Practical knowledge of person-centered language ensures that appropriate, respectful, life-affirming and inclusive language is used when talking with and referring to people who communicate via responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance us
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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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