Healthy Aging CORE Canada
The national knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older Canadians
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Recent News
[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards
Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nomi
[News] 70+ in Brampton? The city is giving out free annual recreation passes
As of June 1, the City of Brampton announced seniors can register for a free annual pass to all of its recreational centres, which can cost more than $200.Click HERE to read the full article
[Video] Staying Apart Together Project: Using CanConnect From CanAssist
"There is an ageist stereotype about older people’s capacity to understand and use new technology. These stereotypes are widely held and often internalized by older adults themselves. This video tel
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 24, 2024 @ 11:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Pathways to Indigenous health - Why some trees keep their leaves: Considerations for Indigenous community safety and well-being
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Apr 25, 2024, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Promising Practices to Enable Aging in Place
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Apr 25, 2024, @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
[Workshop] Combatting Ageism Together
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Apr 30, 2024, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Expanding Horizons: Integrating TGX+ Perspectives in the Evolving Workplace
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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.
[Recorded Webinar] CORE 101 Training Session
CORE Alberta, CORE BC, CORE National
In this introductory session, the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta and BC teams will provide a general overview of the CORE platforms, their linkages to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta and Healthy Aging BC, how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector and its allies, and the benefits of the platform for connections and networking.
[Report] 7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
National Institute on Ageing
7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
[Resource] Free Grant Writing Templates, Tips, Checklists and More!
DoGooders
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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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