Healthy Aging CORE British Columbia
The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance healthy aging for older British Columbians.
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Recent News
[Blog] More than a ride: What paratransit means for older adults’ independence
[Impact Story] How Abbotsford turned pharmacy counters into a lifeline for older adults facing extreme heat
[Report] Collaboration & Partnership Dynamics
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.
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.
[Report] The Caregiver Rx Initiative
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP)
[Report] Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA’s 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
[Tool] Planning for Safety
Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)
Groups
Groups are where CORE participants can share information and stories, ask questions, learn, and collaborate. Open groups can be accessed by any member of CORE; closed groups are available by invitation only.
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.
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 adults to age in place in their homes and communities.
Newsletter
Sign up for the Healthy Aging CORE BC newsletter to keep up-to-date with activity from the platform and the Community-Based Seniors Services (CBSS) sector across the country.