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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

[Indigenous Conference] Virtual and In-Person Connect Event

It is the 10-year anniversary of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s report. Keynotes and representatives from the sectors will discuss what has happened the last 10yrs for the 94 Calls to Action.

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta & FCSSAA Partner on Statement for Seniors' Week

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and the Family & Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) are proud to work together to champion healthy aging in community.

[Nominations Open] Healthy Aging Impact Awards

These awards will recognize those who make a meaningful impact in their communities through collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

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 10, 2025 @ 9:30 AM (MDT)

2025 Alberta Regional Gathering- Central Alberta - Stettler

the 2025 Regional Gathering season will bring together CBSS organizations and community allies to strengthen regional connections, showcase their work, share innovative practices, and build a more unified sector to support older adults.

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.

[Video] Rural & Remarkable Seniors | Watch Peter’s Story

Healthy Aging Alberta

The stories of rural and remarkable seniors

[Recorded Webinar] Beyond Medicine: How Social Prescribing Supports Caregivers

Caregivers CORE Alberta Group

learn about Social Prescribing as a non-medical model of care and how people and organizations are working together to nurture caregiver well-being

[Videos] Video Series: In Their Words

Canadian Coalition Against Ageism

This video series features powerful lived experience testimonials from older adults who have encountered ageism in health care, workplaces, communities, and everyday life. Through their voices, we hear how age-based stereotypes, discrimination, and systemic barriers affect real people—and why chan

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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