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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

[Alberta-Wide Funding] Open Call for Proposals: Service Delivery Models Supporting Older Adults

Healthy Aging Alberta is pleased to announce a province-wide open call for proposals to expand three key service delivery models that support older adults in aging well in community

[News] New income tax reporting requirements for nonprofits

The Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures that will change the way in which nonprofits report to the government in 2026.

[Release] Better, faster, smarter access to government services

Alberta’s government is launching the Alberta Wallet, giving Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.

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.

[Webinar] Seniors Financial Assistance Programs in Alberta

Government of Alberta Senior Programs Resource Guide CORE Group

Join the Seniors Division's Community Programs team from the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services as we host a virtual information session on the Seniors Financial Assistance programs.

[Report] People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce

Imagine Canada

This report provides a detailed profile of these workers, including demographic and salary information, and uncovers how the nonprofit workforce differs significantly from the broader Canadian labour force.

[Report] Policy Pathways for Aging in the Right Place: Strategies to Address Homelessness among Older Adults in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal

Aging in the Right Place

In response to an aging homeless population, the Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) Partnership has been evaluating innovative solutions for older adults who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness or housing precarity since 2020. This project is located in three of the four most populated ci

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:​​

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!

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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