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] 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.
[News] Alzheimer Society of BC: National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2024We are joining organizations across Canada to celebrate the 24 million volunteers who make a difference in communities across the country. Learn about the volunteers who ch
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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Apr 16, 2024, @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
IG CAFE: How to Turn One-off Events into Longer-Term Programs
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Apr 16, 2024, @ 10:30 AM (PDT)
April Provincial Learning Event: Coordinating Community-Based Solutions for Older Adults
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Apr 17, 2024, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Online Fundraising: How to Raise the Most on your Website, Social Media and More
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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.
[Article] Learning from older adults: The wholeness of aging in the right place
Maxine Ho, AIRP Vancouver Undergraduate Research Assistant
Click HERE to learn moreLearning from older adults: The wholeness of aging in the right placeBy Maxine Ho, AIRP Vancouver Undergraduate Research AssistantIt is a cloudy day in Metro Vancouver with some snow covering the sidewalks. My research partner and I are comfortably seated in an interview part
[Resource] Transformative Research Toolkit
Othering and Belonging Institute Berkeley
Transformative Research ToolkitWe have seen and participated in transformative research strategies that defeated proposed jail expansions, won millions of dollars for community-prioritized programs, and built new community-led organizations that changed a political landscape, among many other achi
[Podcast] Time To Talk - A Podcast for Caregivers
The Ontario Caregiver Organization
Click HERE to learn moreTime to Talk PodcastBy The Ontario Caregiver OrganizationThis podcast is brought to you by The Ontario Caregiver Organization. Each week, host Michelle Jobin is joined by experts to discuss the things that matter most to caregivers. From balancing parenting and caregiving to
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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