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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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[Survey] 2026 State of BC's Non-Profit Sector

The 2026 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Survey is now live, and the BC Non-Profit Network and Vantage Point encourage all BC nonprofits to take part. This short, annual survey provides critic
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[News] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old
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[Article] Connecting Through Compassionate Curiosity

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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Jun 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (PDT)

[Event] International "What Matters to You?" Day

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Jun 7, 2026, @ 7:00 AM (PDT)

[Conference] The Power of Community: From Local Vision to National Action on Ageing

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Jun 10, 2026, @ 5:00 PM (PDT)

[Event] Project Impact Healthy Aging (PIHA) Showcase 2026

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Jun 11, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

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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.

[Infographics] Regional Perspectives on Ageing: Key Insights from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

National Institute on Ageing (NIA)

These infographics highlight the experiences of adults aged 65 and older living in different regions in Canada, based on the research conducted in Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey. Each infographic explores key dimensions of ageing—including social conn
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[Recording] Intersectoral Engagement in Health Emergency Management for Older Adults with Complex Care Needs in the Community: From Research to Practice

United Way BC

Drawing on case studies of Chilliwack and New Westminster emergency events in 2021, research findings will be presented on promising practices for intersectoral engagement and collaboration. This study was conducted by researchers and practitioners at Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University and Unite
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[Resource Hub] Canadian Emergency Response Psychosocial Support Network (CanEMERG)

Canadian Emergency Response Psychosocial Support Network

connect you with mental health resources from coast to coast to coast
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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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