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
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions
Article on the needs of caregivers and the benefits of social prescribing
Federal Government Pre-Budget Consultations
Canadians are invited to Share Their Priorities of the 2025 Federal Budget
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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Aug 1, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
Working Caregivers: Creating a Baseline Understanding
we delve into promising practices and how to shift organizational culture to better support employees which could reduce absenteeism, sick days and unforeseen departures. Help build a resilient and sustainable workforce, while learning about the services and supports that are available for working caregivers, and their employers.
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Aug 6, 2024, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)
From the Ground Up: How to Advance DEI in Any Organization
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Aug 12, 2024, @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan
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Aug 19, 2024, @ 7:00 AM (PDT)
Identifying and Filling Data Gaps to Tell Your Full Story
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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.
Social Prescribing: Implementation Guide
United Way BC
United Way BC is pleased to share the BC Social Prescribing Implementation Guide. Please click HERE to view, or download below!Community Connector Online Training ModulesPart OnePart TwoTo ensure the continuous improvement of our resources, we kindly ask you to complete the feedback surveys for both
[Report] PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING INTERGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM, June 2024
Robert Morrissey, Chair
Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
[REPORT] Shaping Environments to Shape Us: The Case for Longevity Cities
Milken Institute
This report presents the case for Longevity Cities to tackle the challenges of global population aging
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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