Healthy Aging CORE Canada
The national knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older Canadians.
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[News] Thriving in 2025: 5 ways to stick with your health goals
As we usher in a new year, many of us are inspired to embrace positive changes, especially when it comes to our health. For older adults, maintaining and improving health is a worthy and achievable goal. Whether you're aiming to boost your energy levels, enhance mobility, or feel your best, here are some tips to help you stick to your health goals in the coming year.
[News] From HeLa Cells to Digital Health: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of Modern Clinical Research
This article explores the current state of data, data’s role in digital health and clinical research, old and emerging concerns vis-à-vis health inequities, and a vision for an equitable digital future that empowers patients and ensures inclusivity in clinical research.
[Video] 2025 Men's Sheds Canada Impact Video
A key priority of Men's Sheds Canada is to raise awareness and support for the Men's Shed movement and its impact on men, families, and communities across Canada. MSC envisions a Canada where every ma
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 8, 2025 @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Cafe- Impact on Career Choices
Impact of Intergenerational programs on career choices for students
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Apr 10, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Invitation to Conscious Service: A Webinar for Social Service Professionals
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Apr 10, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
CORE 101 Training Session
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Apr 23, 2025, @ 12:00 PM (PDT)
[Webinar] Disclosure and Reporting of Abuse Against Older Adults
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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.
[e-Learning] Different Types of Dementia
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is most commonly caused by toxic proteins or blood vessel damage in the brain, or a mix of those causes. The symptoms and signs of dementia can vary based on the cause and the area of the brain affected.
[Resource] Social prescribing playbook
CASCADES
This playbook is a practical resource designed to inspire and guide action in advancing social and nature prescribing for improved health and environmental outcomes. It offers readers a clear roadmap to integrate equity-focus, patient-centred approaches, raise awareness of healthcare providers' roles, and promote the critical contributions of link workers.
[Webinar Recording] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Event- Social Prescribing
Intergenerational Linkages CoP
special presenters from the Alberta Social Prescribing Program talk to us about how Social Prescribing to Intergenerational initiatives benefits Older Adults
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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