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.
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Movember Foundation
Men’s health is in crisis. Men are dying on average 5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a pros
LINKages Society of Alberta
LINKages vision is a strong and vibrant community where youth and seniors thrive. Innovative programs build bridges between generations by connecting youth and seniors in ways that are mutually benefi
Kamloops Adult Learners Society
Kamloops Adult Learners Society is a non-profit educational society whose mission is to increase the availability and access of educational opportunities in the Kamloops/Thompson region for adults who
IRIS: Increasing Recreation Involving Seniors
Program Introduction
IRIS: Increasing Recreation Involving Seniors, a program of Castlegar CRN, part of the BCCRN.
Supporting local seniors by creating inclusive and diverse opportunities for recreat
i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada
i2i Intergenerational Society is a national ‘hub’ organization whose goal it is to inform, advocate, and support in the field of intergenerational bridging for the purpose of improving the health
University of Manitoba – Centre on Aging
The Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, was established on July 1, 1982, with a mandate to serve as a focal point for the conduct of research on aging. The Centre has developed a national and int
HelpAge Canada - Connected Elders and Youth
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The HelpAge Canada Mission is to work in partnership with others to improve and maintain the quality of life of vulnerable older persons and their communities in Canada and around the wor
Storytelling Alberta - StoryShare Services
StoryShare is a free story-based outreach service for Calgary and area seniors that aims to enhance a client’s quality of life and deepen his or her connection to the community. StoryShare is an ini
The Mentoring Plus Strategy
The Mentoring Plus Strategy is a 4-year pilot project in Nova Scotia that taps the immense knowledge of retirees as a resource to mentor people 16+ to improve their lives and career paths while reduci
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