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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] BC’s Ministry of Health Announces 5-Year Agreement with United Way BC Healthy Aging!

BC’s Ministry of Health announced a five-year agreement with United Way BC to support seniors to age at home, in community, by improving and expanding Healthy Aging programs and services in BC!

[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.

[News] Global Intergenerational Week April 24-30

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2025!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv

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.

[Podcast] Dementia Dialogue

Dementia Dialogue

Our podcast often features people living with dementia, their care/life partners, and supporters sharing experiences. Through the interviews, guests demonstrate their capacity to live fully. Other episodes include conversations with researchers and advocates.

[Podcast] The major benefits of exercise for older adults

CMAJ Podcasts

An article in CMAJ, "move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults" found that regular physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31%. As Canada’s population ages, maintaining physical activity is becoming an increasingly critical factor in healthy aging.

[Resource] A policy platform for Canada’s nonprofits

Imagine Canada

To foster safe, vibrant, and healthy communities, Canada needs a healthy nonprofit sector. Whether bringing people together through arts and sports programs or ensuring families have access to nutritious meals, nonprofits are there when Canadians need us most. Imagine Canada strongly believes in the

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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