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
[News] ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk
ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo NordiskJune 1 – 30, 2024Together we move!Get ready to participate this June to get active, connect with others and help your community be crowned
[News] Expanded Adult Day Program Supports South Asian Surrey Seniors
Expanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/bc-seniors-gu
[Article] B.C.’s Rural Communities Need More From Health Authorities: UBC Prof
Click HERE to read the full articleDr. Jude Kornelsen says transparency, communication needed to improve trust, effectivenessDr. Jude Kornelsen is looking to change the way health authorities in 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.
Apr
22
Apr 22, 2024, @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Impact Amplified: Strategies for Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy
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Apr
23
Apr 23, 2024, @ 8:30 AM (PDT)
[Training] Rural Peer Support Fundamentals Training
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Apr
24
Apr 24, 2024, @ 11:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Pathways to Indigenous health - Why some trees keep their leaves: Considerations for Indigenous community safety and well-being
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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] 7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
National Institute on Ageing
7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
Seniors Housing Navigator Website
Housing Solutions Lab
Introducing the Housing Solutions Lab’s new resource website Explore seniorshousingnavigator.ca, the Housing Solutions Lab’s user-friendly website tailored for homeowners, renters, organizations and governments interested in housing options such as home sharing, secondary suites and coach
[Executive Summary] 2022-23 Evaluation of United Way BC’s Better at Home Program
United Way British Columbia
United Way BC is pleased to release the 2022-23 Better at Home Evaluation, in partnership with Ference & Company.The evaluation included 81 Better at Home programs that completed at least 1 year of service delivery at the start of the evaluation in April 2022, and aimed to showcase the effects a
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.
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.
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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