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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] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and RTOERO are hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.

[Survey] Seeking feedback on social isolation and loneliness guidelines

Click HERE to ParticipateStudy Title: Assessing the Feasibility, Relevance, and Impact of New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older AdultsInvestigators:Nick UbelsBette Watson

[News] Silvera opens affordable housing apartment in Livingston

All levels of government involved in opening new Silvera for Seniors affordable housing apartment in Calgary

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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Oct 9, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (MDT)

Understanding Electricity and Natural Gas Utilities in Alberta

Learn about the free services and resources offered by the UCA, including information about your utility options, tips to reduce your bill, what to look for before signing a utility contract, how to contact our mediation team for free advice and support in solving issues with your utility provider, and so much more.

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] Health Care Access Among Older Canadians: Findings from the NIA’s Ageing in Canada Survey

National Institute on Aging

Based on data from the NIA’s 2023 Ageing in Canada Survey,this report examines the challenges Canadians 50+ face in accessing health care services.

[Resource] 3 areas home-based strategies can help

McMaster University

Loneliness and social isolation, heart disease, and dementia affect millions of Canadians.

Alberta Age-Friendly Community of Practice (CoP) Diverse Seniors Webinar Series

Alberta Age-Friendly Community of Practice (CoP)

The Alberta Age-Friendly Community of Practice (CoP) is designed to help communities that are pursuing age-friendliness to connect and share ideas, best practices and expertise. The CoP also works together on matters of priority to the group. The CoP has planned a five-session webinar series focused

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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