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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.

Are you an older Albertan looking for information or assistance? Visit the 211 helpline at www.ab.211.ca

Recent News

[News] From HeLa Cells to Digital Health: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of Modern Clinical Research

This article explores the current state of data, data’s role in digital health and clinical research, old and emerging concerns vis-à-vis health inequities, and a vision for an equitable digital future that empowers patients and ensures inclusivity in clinical research.

[Video] 2025 Men's Sheds Canada Impact Video

A key priority of Men's Sheds Canada is to raise awareness and support for the Men's Shed movement and its impact on men, families, and communities across Canada. MSC envisions a Canada where every ma

[News] Shingles Awareness Week

Shingles: A Preventable Pain Too Many Older Canadians Still Suffer

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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Mar 24, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (MDT)

[Event] EDI Learning Community: What We Heard

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of our EDI Learning Community on March 24th, 2025. The EDI Learning Community is one way to participate in the Seniors Sector Inclusion Project — an initiative of the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council. This is a space to learn from one another, grow community together, and collaboratively explore solutions for a more inclusive seniors sector.

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.

[Webinar Recording] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Event- Social Prescribing

Intergenerational Linkages CoP

special presenters from the Alberta Social Prescribing Program talk to us about how Social Prescribing to Intergenerational initiatives benefits Older Adults

[Recorded Webinar] A Prescription for Change: Celebrating Social Prescribing Day in Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta

key outcomes from Year 2 of Healthy Aging Alberta’s social prescribing programs

[Resource] National Caregiving Strategy

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada contains actionable public policy solutions to address the biggest challenges faced by caregivers, care recipients and care providers across Canada.

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:​​

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness group - has had capacity changes this year, and the current leads are retiring. With this ever-increasing issue, this important group is looking for new leads to step in.

Immigrant Senior Sector Connections group- is a few months old and is building their Alberta footprint. If you serve immigrant older adults, we are looking for your voice as a general member, occasional volunteer, or even a group (co)lead!

Social Connection, Wellness, and Mental Health group - This valuable and dynamic group is looking for additional group leads to collaborate!

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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