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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] 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

[News] Shingles Awareness Week

Shingles: A Preventable Pain Too Many Older Canadians Still Suffer

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.

[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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