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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 - September 7, 2023

This week we will be talking more about Healthy Aging CORE Alberta.

SEPTEMBER 2023 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES WILDFIRE EVACUATION: UPDATES & RESOURCES

Reception and registration centres open in Alberta are to support evacuees from communities on an active evacuation order.

Nominations for the 2023 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards are Open

For 25 years, these awards have recognized individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that support seniors, lead the way for improved services and contribute to strong communities.

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: CORE 101 Training Session: An Introduction to Healthy Aging CORE Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta launched the new and updated version of Healthy Aging CORE Alberta in December 2022. In this introductory session held on September 15, 2023, we provided a general overview of the CORE platform and how it connects to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta. We also shared the benef

Non-medical Supports Improve the Well-being of Older Adults: Final Reports and Panel Discussion Recording

Healthy Aging Alberta

To support Alberta’s healthcare system and challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, Healthy Aging Alberta stewarded an investment in three one-year projects to provide non-medical community and home supports for older adults.

Report: Understanding and Responding to the Challenges Faced by FCSS Programs in Rural Alberta

Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities; Rural Municipalities of Alberta

The RMA partnered with the University of Alberta’s Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) to develop a report that outlines the issues faced in local rural FCSS programs.

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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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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