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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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[Article] How Education Builds Empathy

Education and understanding build connection, which is the antidote to isolation and stigma.
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Your participation in this consultation will support the Government of Canada's efforts to reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities across Canada.
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[Report] The 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Outlook: What Employer and Employees Need to Know

Essential data and practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, HR teams, and job seekers
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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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Feb 7, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (PST)

[Event] Elders in the Margin: The Black and Aging Symposium & Expo

Disrupting Ageism, Centering Black Lives
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Feb 12, 2026, @ 8:45 AM (PST)

[Conference] CREA Conference 2026: CONNECT

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Feb 12, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

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Feb 17, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PST)

[Webinar] Advance Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney, Joint Bank Accounts and Representation Agreements

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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.

[Report] Spotlight on Ontario Caregivers

The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Highlighting a system that is pushing caregivers to the brink
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[Resource] Young Caregiver Library

Young Caregiver Council of Canada

For young carers and health professionals who support them
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[Video & Audio] Gallery of Memories

Egale Canada

Ten remarkable queer, older adults in Canada share parts of their identity and history they want to remember
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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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