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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

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retire

[Film] Silver Screamers

Silver Screamers is a funny, moving documentary about seniors who dared to make a horror film—and scared the hell out of ageism.TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpT0fO2svr8Follow the film

[News] Men's Shed finds success in Strathmore

Strathmore's Men's Shed had its official launch earlier this week.

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.

[Recording] Loneliness and Isolation in Older Immigrant Albertans

Immigrant Senior Sector Connections CORE Group

Our Immigrant Senior Sector Connections leadership team shared some of their experiences working with lonely and isolated older adults.

[Recording] Rural Caregiver Supports built by the Connecting People & Community for Living Well Teams

CPCLW CORE Group

Highlighting the caregiver supports built by the rural community teams participating in the Connecting People & Community for Living Well initiative.

[Training] CORE 101 Training Session

CORE AB, BC and National platforms

In this introductory session, the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta, BC, and National teams will provide a general overview of the CORE platforms, their linkages to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta, Healthy Aging BC, and HelpAge Canada and how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors

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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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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