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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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CORE Alberta News - February 3, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!Already a month into 2023 and we know you are all just as busy as ever! As we enter Black History Month, this is a critical time to engage i
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Supporting Pre-treatment Housing in Calgary

Every Albertan, no matter their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to pursue recovery from addiction. As part of building a recovery-oriented system of care, Alberta’s government is providing $1
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First Affordability Payments Delivered, Long-Term Solutions Needed: Recipients

The first instalment of the province’s affordability payments has been deposited into the bank accounts of Albertans already receiving income supports.Albertans under the Persons with Developmental
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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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Feb 16, 2023 @ 1:00 PM (MST)

CRA Information Session- Seniors Benefits and Credits

Seniors Benefit
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Feb 16, 2023, @ 2:00 PM (MST)

Q & A Session: Community and Home Supports Funding for Older Adults

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Feb 21, 2023, @ 9:00 AM (MST)

Inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults

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Feb 21, 2023, @ 11:30 AM (MST)

CMHA Psychological Health and Safety Professional Certificate (February 21 – 24)

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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.

Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations

Age Friendly Edmonton

Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations
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Black History Month 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta

Black History Month Alberta - 2023 Features, Events and Learning
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Applying for Affordability Payments

Government of Alberta

Eligible Albertans can receive $600 to help with the rising cost of living. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors over 65 with household income under $180,000 Families with children under 18 and household income under $180,000 (payments for each child) WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: Valid identification Government of A
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Groups

Discussion 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.
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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.
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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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Sign up for the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta e-news to keep up-to-date with activity from the platform and the Community-Based Seniors Services (CBSS) sector across the province.

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