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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

[News] New UBC Micro-Certificate in Healthy Aging

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging (ELCHA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the new UBC Micro-certificate in Healthy Aging launching February 1, 2027.As populations

[Participate] Intergenerational Educational Experiences

The benefits of intergenerational connections and creative expression on brain wellness are well documented in research. For instance, they can decrease stress and social isolation, improve quality

[New Funding] Providing new funding for community shuttle services

As much as $75,000 will support passenger transportation in central, northern B.C.

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.

[Resource] Age-positive image library

Age Without Limits

Age Without Limits has created the first free library showing positive and realistic images of over 50s. Our photos show a more realistic and diverse depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is ava

[Report] 2024-2025 Report on Homeless Counts in B.C.

BC Housing

Community profiles were created as a result of Homeless Counts conducted in 20 communities across British Columbia in 2025.

[Toolkit] Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters

Alzheimer Society of Ontario

By 2050, Canadians will dedicate 1.4 billion hours annually to supporting people living with dementia, and today’s youth will be at the heart of that care. Inspired by advocate Phyllis Fehr, researchers and youth co-designed the Youth in Action Toolkit to equip kids in grade five and up (ages 9+)

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.

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