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] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population
Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old
[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians
This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retire
[Film] Silver Screamers
Silver Screamers is a funny, moving documentary about seniors who dared to make a horror film—and scared the hell out of ageism.TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpT0fO2svr8Follow the film
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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Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] From Passion to Protection: 10 HR Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Can’t Ignore
This session covers the top 10 HR essentials to help you stay compliant, strengthen hiring and documentation, and lead your team with confidence
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Jul 13, 2026, @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Know Your Donors: Designing and Leveraging Insights from the Perfect Donor Interview
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Jul 20, 2026, @ 8:00 AM (PDT)
[Webinar] Beyond the Report: Turning Your Evaluation Data Into a Fundraising Asset
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Sep 10, 2026, @ 10:00 AM (PDT)
[Training] CORE 101 Training Session
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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.
[Recorded Webinar] Utilizing The Healthy Aging Framework - Logic Models and Program Development
Healthy Aging Alberta
how the Healthy Aging Framework can be used to develop your programs and refine your outcomes, activities, and indicators for your logic model.
[Report] “94 Voices”: Insights on Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness with Older Adults
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health
When the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) released the first National Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SILOA) in 2024, the question shifted almost immediately. We had the why and the what. What we wanted to understand next was the how: wh
[Video] Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week with United Way BC
GenWell
Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week (June 15–21) shines a light on one of the most important social issues facing older adults today: loneliness and social isolation.In this conversation, Bobbi from GenWell Canada's Human Connection Movement is joined by Camille and Bobbi from United Way BC to discu
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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