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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Dancing with Parkinson's
Dancing with Parkinson's (DWP) aims to bring people living with Parkinson’s disease and seniors out of isolation and into an artistic community where they can dance and connect with others. The DWP
Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing electronic waste while supporting digital inclusion across Canada. Since 2004, ERA has worked to extend the
Elder College
Elder College offers lifelong learning opportunities for adults through a wide range of engaging, affordable, and accessible courses. With a record-breaking 86 course offerings, there’s something fo
Nelly's House - safe and inclusive housing community for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors
Nelly's House is the flagship project of the Living with Pride Foundation, dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive community for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in Vancouver. This 100-unit building will addres
Quirk-e (Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective of Elders)
QUIRK-E stands for Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders. We are queer elders who since 2006 meet weekly in Vancouver, BC to connect, care and create community.QUIRK-E engages inCreativity
LGBTQ2S+ Community Response Networks
It is conservatively estimated there are over 350,000 LGBTQ2S+ seniors living in Metro Vancouver area alone, but this group of seniors are both under counted and underserved. While many seniors and o
QMUNITY Seniors Programs
Click HERE to learn moreQMUNITY’s Older Adults and Seniors programs offer opportunities for community connection, social support, and personal development for folks fifty-five and older.Finding incl
Adult Day Program For South Asian Seniors in Surrey
Alzheimer Dementia Support for South Asian communitiesClick HERE to learn moreExpanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https:
[Support Group] Caregivers Connect: Mindfulness for Caregiving
Mindfulness could be characterized as a practice, an art, a way of being, a way of life. The challenges of caregiving can cause a great degree of stress that is often detrimental to our health and wel
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