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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

Ipsos Poll: Twenty Three Percent of Canadians Now Rely on Charities to Meet Essential Needs

62% of Canadians expecting to need charitable services in the next six months say they cannot keep up with the cost of living; new data highlights why charities are struggling to keep up with demandTO

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight - May 2023

Research Spotlight: Canadian Institute for Health InformationThe Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides comparable and actionable data and information that are used to accelerate im

[News] Government of Canada funds more than 3,000 projects across Canada to empower seniors in their communities

News releaseMay 23, 2023               Winnipeg, Manitoba           Employment and Social Development CanadaSeniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable co

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.

On emergency preparedness, with Barbara McMillan and Amaan Fazal

Healthy Aging CORE and HelpAge Canada

Emergencies can strike at any time, and older people are especially vulnerable. Barbara McMillan and Amaan Fazal with United Way British Columbia cover the top three tips you need to know to make sure your older friend or family member has what they need to survive an emergency, and share United Way

[Research Paper] Intergenerational Programs: A Review of the Empirical Literature

Rachelle Patille & Habib Chaudhury

The objective of this paper is to provide a review of the empirical literature that relates to intergenerational programming, particularly focusing on the Canadian context. The specific purpose of the review is to identify types of programs, activities, and participants as well as outcomes for the p

Intergenerational Programs Database

Generations United

Generations United collects and shares information on intergenerational programs. This database allows you to search programs below by keywords or state.Click HERE to access the database.

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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