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.
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McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Optimal aging means staying healthy, active and engaged for as long as possible. There is a lot of information about healthy aging, it can be overwhelming. How do you know which information you can t
THE RURAL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
The design, implementation and evaluation of Rural Mental Health project is being done collaboratively with strategic partnerships, to ground approaches in rural and indigenous worldviews. The princip
Calgary East Zone Newcomers Collaborative
In response to the ongoing pandemic, the new Calgary East Zone Newcomers Collaborative (CENC) has created a rapid response specifically to help newcomers and ethnocultural communities with ongoing COV
Essential Transportation: Seniors' Transportation for Vaccination
This program was originally the Escorted Transportaiton Program, which has not shifted to provided volunteer drivers to support vulnerable seniors in the Calgary area get to essential medical appoint
Step Ahead Tech Help for Seniors
Do you know a Deaf or Hard of Hearing senior in your community? Do they need help using technology to connect with friends, family, or services?
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in your co
WE Seniors - A physical and online community hub for people 55+
We Seniors, Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton is a community hub where people 55+ can drop in and connect with others. Since March 2020, the centre has been completely re-invented to accomm
Drive Happiness - Vaccine Transportation Support for multiple Alberta regions
Drive Happiness Seniors Association is a registered, non-profit society whose mission is to assist seniors in remaining independent in their own homes for as long as possible. By providing seniors wit
Community Connect YYC
Finding the right support in times of need can be challenging, but Community Connect YYC is changing that. We are a group of Calgary-based agencies dedicated to helping community members to quickly
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health - Depression in Older Adults Resources
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health promotes the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Members are organizations and individuals who represent seniors, f
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