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Healthy Aging CORE Alberta

The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older Albertans. This Healthy Aging CORE Alberta site is an initiative run by Healthy Aging Alberta.

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Recent News

(Survey) We need your Input ~ Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Alberta

We need your help! Fill our survey to gauge your interest in the topic of Emergency Preparation, what resources, tools, and events would be useful to you, and how the community can help support your work.

[Article] CEO, Assisted Living Alberta

Gord Johnston was appointed as the permanent Chief Executive Officer for Assisted Living Alberta as of Aug. 1, 2025.

[Report] People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce

This report provides a detailed profile of these workers, including demographic and salary information, and uncovers how the nonprofit workforce differs significantly from the broader Canadian labour force.

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.

[Resource] Building Momentum Together: Social Prescribing for Caregivers in Alberta

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

This June, we hit the road with our Alberta partners for an energizing site visit as part of the Caregivers Rx journey. From roundtable conversations to strategy sessions, one thing was clear: social prescribing for caregivers is gaining serious ground.

[Report] Aging in a Vertical City

NORC Innovation Centre

In this report, we outline recommendations for the City of Toronto to consider as they develop their third Seniors’ Strategy, focusing on the unique opportunities of vertical communities

[Report] Futureproofing the Community Service Workforce summary report

Multiple Organizations

This Summary Report offers a clear, accessible overview of the Futureproofing the Community Service Workforce initiative and its efforts to strengthen digital capacity in Canada’s nonprofit sector.

Groups

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. A few of our groups are looking for group leaders from across the province!


Current Callouts:​​

Immigrant Senior Sector Connections group- If you serve immigrant older adults, we are looking for your voice as a general member, occasional volunteer, or even a group (co)lead!

Intergenerational CoP group - is now doing work on a NATIONAL level! If you do intergeneration work come join us!


We need you! Join a Group below!

Whatever your capacity level, there is a place for you on CORE Alberta.

If you would like to talk more about group leadership, please contact us!

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. CORE members can add their program for older adults to this list and update their posts when they have new information! Click "+ New Program" in top right to get started.

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 Albertans to age in place in their homes and communities.

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