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Healthy Aging CORE Alberta

The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older Albertans

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Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: November 2023

Research Spotlight: Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH manage The

Billions to Be Announced for Housing Construction in Federal Fiscal Update

Billions to be announced for housing construction in federal fiscal update

How Worried Caregivers Can Avoid Becoming Anxious

How Worried Caregivers Can Avoid Becoming Anxious

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.

[Video] Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium

CFPC Fall Prevention

The Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium was held in Newfoundland, June 11, 2018. This pivotal event marks the beginning of an international network on this important issue

[Resource] The Swedish AgeTech Market Report 2023

Aging 2.0

As Sweden's aging population continues to grow, the demand for innovative solutions supporting the elderly and caregivers is at an all-time high. Learn about the pressing need for personalized tools that enhance independence, improve quality of life, and ensure safety and well-being for care recipie

Report: UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report, 2021-2023

The Platform

The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing is an opportunity to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families, and their communities. The UN Decade sets an ambitious vision of a world in which all people can live long and healthy lives

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.

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 Albertans to age in place in their homes and communities.

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