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] Lifelong learning opportunities for older adults
From discovering a new hobby to deepening your knowledge in a favourite subject, there are endless ways to keep learning at any age.
[Report] Canada's multigenerational and intergenerational households
New studies released today shed light on two emerging trends in living arrangements in Canada: multigenerational households and intergenerational households
[Report] People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce
This report provides a detailed profile of these workers, including demographic and salary information, and uncovers how the nonprofit workforce differs significantly from the broader Canadian labour force.
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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Sep 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
CORE 101 Training Session
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.
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.
[Report] Aging in a Vertical City
NORC Innovation Centre
In this report, we outline recommendations for the City of Toronto to consider as they develop their third Seniors’ Strategy, focusing on the unique opportunities of vertical communities
[Resource] Recognizing and preventing elder abuse
McMaster University
Each year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shines a light on a serious, often hidden issue affecting older adults across the globe: elder abuse. It’s a difficult topic—but one we can’t ignore.
[Recordings] Indigenous Speaker Series
UBC Faculty of Medicine
The Indigenous Speakers Series is an original and important platform to begin, continue and advance the conversation about telling the truth and reconciling for the future. First Nations in British Columbia and Canada possess an exceptional ability to speak. This gift is unparalleled in the context
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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