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
[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program
Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation, facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being
[Article] Building Community through Social Prescribing: A Housing First Intervention
A research team from the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services at the University of Ottawa (UofO), led by Dr. Tim Aubry, recently completed a project focused on enhancing community integration for individuals housed through Housing First (HF) programs.
[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'
Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.
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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Jul
Jul 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Using Data and Evaluation to Strengthen Resilience, Navigate Change, and Build Power
This interactive discussion will explore questions that organization leaders can use to leverage data and evaluation for decision-making in times of change.
Jul
24
Jul 24, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Sustaining Revenue and Navigating Tariff Impacts in Canada – A Practical Guide for Nonprofits
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Sep
4
Sep 4, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
CORE 101 Training Session
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Oct
6
Oct 6, 2025, @ 12:00 PM (PDT)
2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit
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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] 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
[Interactive Map] First Peoples' Map of B.C.
First Peoples' Cultural Council
Explore and contribute to the interactive map of the Indigenous Languages, Arts and Heritage in B.C.
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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