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
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions
Article on the needs of caregivers and the benefits of social prescribing
Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: July 2024
Research Spotlight: Housing Assessment Resource ToolsAffordable housing is a growing need for low-income people across Canada, including the many low-income seniors who are living on fixed incomes. Th
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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Aug 1, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
Working Caregivers: Creating a Baseline Understanding
we delve into promising practices and how to shift organizational culture to better support employees which could reduce absenteeism, sick days and unforeseen departures. Help build a resilient and sustainable workforce, while learning about the services and supports that are available for working caregivers, and their employers.
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Aug 6, 2024, @ 9:00 AM (PDT)
From the Ground Up: How to Advance DEI in Any Organization
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Aug 12, 2024, @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan
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Aug 19, 2024, @ 7:00 AM (PDT)
Identifying and Filling Data Gaps to Tell Your Full Story
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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.
[Podcast] Demystifying Community Housing
IRPP Policy Options
Demystifying Community Housing is a special series from the IRPP’s Policy Options Podcast that aims to have a broad conversation about community housing, its role in addressing Canada’s housing crisis and how public policy can support the building of a strong and resilient community-housing se
[Report] A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Supply Shortages
Carolyn Whitzman
This report, A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Shortages, is commissioned by the Federal Housing Advocate. It focuses on evidence related to housing need divided by income category, household size, and priority population to conclude there exists a current shortfall of three mil
[Report] PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING INTERGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM, June 2024
Robert Morrissey, Chair
Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
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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