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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

[Policy Paper] Funding What Works: Strengthening BC’s Non-Profit Sector Through Multi-Year and Core Funding

Vantage Point is pleased to share our new policy paper, Funding What Works: Strengthening BC’s Non-Profit Sector Through Multi-Year and Core Funding. Developed to support our continued collective ad
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[Article] Rising poverty and economic insecurity among BC seniors

Originally published: Nov 27, 2025Nearly 170,000 BC seniors are living in poverty and many more have incomes only marginally above the poverty line. The poverty rate among BC seniors (15.5%) now exce
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[News] Providing at-home support for more B.C. seniors

Home-monitoring support program will expand for as many as 2,700 seniors in B.C.
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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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Mar 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Webinar Series] Housing that Connects Us: Innovative Community Programs to Build Social Connection in Housing

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Mar 10, 2026, @ 2:00 PM (PDT)

[Webinar] 2025 CORE Research Roundup

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Mar 11, 2026, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Learning from the Town of Fox Creek Emergency Evacuation

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Mar 20, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)

[Webinar] Reel Change: Nonprofit Storytelling for Impact

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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] Seniors Fraud Prevention Toolkit

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Even though fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada, it often remains hidden. Behind every fraud is a real victim suffering from financial loss, emotional distress, and long-term psychological harm. It can damage trust, relationships, and confidence. Many victims feel embarrassed or ash
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[Webinar] Engage at Every Age - National Intergenerational Community of Practice Event

National Intergenerational Community of Practice

Learn the benefits of intergenerational programming and projects.
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[Website] Driving & Dementia Roadmap

https://www.drivinganddementia.ca/

Resources related to driving cessation for people with dementia and their carers
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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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