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] NIA announces the launch of Pension Centre of Excellence
NIA announces the launch of Pension Centre of Excellence
Charity Village Launches Hub for Fundraising Professionals and Organizations Seeking Funding
Charity Village hub for fundraising resources.
[News] Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Understanding, preventing, and supporting those affected
January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease, understanding its impact on individuals and families, and exploring ways to reduce the risk of developing the condition. This month serves as an important reminder to educate ourselves, support research, and take action to promote brain health at every stage of life.
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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Feb
Feb 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (PST)
[Webinar] Sensory Loss and Aging
In this workshop, we will delve into the aging process by exploring the senses and recognizing the impact of aging for a person who has sensory loss. "Aging in place" is a term used to describe a person living in the home of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age.
Feb
27
Feb 27, 2025, @ 9:00 AM (PST)
[Webinar] Shingles Awareness Week
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Mar
4
Mar 4, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PST)
[Webinar] Nonprofits in Action: Effectively Engaging in Election Advocacy
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Mar
11
Mar 11, 2025, @ 9:30 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Event- Social Prescribing
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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.
[Resource] Understanding racialised older adults’ experiences of the Canadian healthcare system, and codesigning solutions: protocol for a qualitative study in nine languages
BMJ Open
We aim to (1) describe what role(s) RIOAs are/are not taking in their own healthcare, from the perspectives of participant groups (RIOAs, caregivers and healthcare providers (HCPs)); and (2) develop a codesign process with these participants, creating linguistically aligned and culturally aligned tools, resources or solutions to support patient engagement with RIOAs.
[Resource] Aging Black and Lonely: A Narrative Experience of Black Older Adults in Canada
Blessing, Ojembe
Loneliness affects Black older adults (BOAs) in different and debilitating ways. BOAs aged 65 years and above make up 7.3% of the Black population and 15.9% of the total population of those aged 65 years and above in Canada. Also, the population of BOAs in Canada has doubled within the last two decades, highlighting the need to understand the unique experience of aging of this population, including their experiences of loneliness and social participation.
(Resource) Heart and Stroke Resources
Various
Here are a variety of Heart and Stroke Resources for 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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