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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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Recent News

[News] The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

[Open Call for Members] Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council

The Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Interim Community Leadership CouncilHelpAge Canada and its partners are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Canadian Community-Based

[Call For Presentations] BC All Together Symposium (ATS)

Click HERE to learn moreAll Together Symposium (ATS) brings together diverse organizations and communities from across British Columbia to highlight innovative approaches that focus on integrating th

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 independent living.

[Resource] The State of Caregiving in Canada (2012 v 2018): Workload intensifies and well-being declines

University of Alberta, Caregivers Alberta, AGEwell, Vanier

The State of Caregiving in Canada (2012 v 2018): Workload intensifies and well-being declines

[Podcast] Looking after children and aging parents

CBC News- Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous

Looking after children and aging parents

[Webinar Recording] Generations Over Dinner

Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice

Generations Over Dinner

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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