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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

[Article] Where care feels like home — and the next generation is learning why it matters

A partnership between Optima Living and the University of Alberta is shaping the future of seniors’ care, one relationship at a time.

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig

[News] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old

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.

[Tool] PLANNING FOR INCLUSION: A Quality-Informed Outreach Tool for Community Programs

Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)

This Quality-Informed Outreach Tool supports intentional, relational approaches to engaging older adults in community programs. This tool is informed by practice within the Senior Wellness Initiative (SWI) and reflects the realities of delivering community programming across diverse settings. It hel

[Recording] Five years after the 2021 heat dome: Building evidence to motivate action

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH)

The 2021 heat dome in British Columbia (BC) was one of the deadliest weather disasters in Canadian history. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) estimated 740 excess deaths during the event, and the BC Coroners Services attributed 619 deaths to extreme heat exposure. Almost all of the deaths we

[Recorded Webinar] Utilizing The Healthy Aging Framework - Logic Models and Program Development

Healthy Aging Alberta

how the Healthy Aging Framework can be used to develop your programs and refine your outcomes, activities, and indicators for your logic model.

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. Groups are looking for voices from across the province and country to connect, strengthen the sector, and amplify diverse community voices, strengths, needs, and challenges for collective action!


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!


Have an idea for a capacity-building even, training, or Community of Practice topic you would like to see on CORE? Fill out our form.

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 Alberta (Collaborative Online Resources and Education) is a free knowledge-sharing and learning platform designed to connect and strengthen the sector while amplifying the issues and needs of Older Albertans. CORE Alberta does this by providing a digital space for CBSS organizations and allies to share knowledge, host learning opportunities, and collaborate with others on common issues or aligned priorities.

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