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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. 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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Make Your Whole Day Matter: 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults Aged 65+

The Public Health Agency of Canada, ParticipACTION, and researchers have teamed up to provide guidelines, infographics, and other communication resources that integrate information about physical acti

Cyber-Seniors: ACE (Accessibility, Community, and Equity) Education Workshops

Intergenerational Diversity and Inclusion Your feedback at recent CBSS community activation sessions indicates CBSS organizations have a strong desire for diversity and inclusion in their operations

Navigating the Virtual World with the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Congratulations to Roma, who was the first recipient of a brand-new 8th Generation iPad through the New Horizons for Seniors program through Sunrise Community Link. This program matches low-income se

Teatime with Dorothy

2nd & 4th Tuesdays - 6:30 - 7:30 pm In collaboration with the Kerby Centre, Outlink invites older adults 50+ who identify as an LGBTQ2IA+ community member or ally to join us for friendly conversa

Caregiver Discussions

Are you caring for a senior (55+) spouse, partner, parent, relative or friend? Caregiver Discussions is a space for caregivers to offer and receive support and exchange strategies and resources based

Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision-Making

Overview The goal of this project is to: Work with people with different kinds of disabilities to identify strategies that can support people living with dementia to be meaningfully involved in de

Chronic Disease Management

Living a healthy lifestyle is about taking care of your personal health and wellness. This involves developing realistic actions to prevent illness, promote self-care and increase healthy behaviours.

Brite Line - 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Line

Brite Line is Edmonton’s first mental health and wellness helpline dedicated to supporting people in Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Created by members of the community for the community, Brite L

Diversity Training Workshop Series

As a part of Centre for Newcomer's mandate to support newcomers and the receiving community in becoming diverse and united, the following workshops are being offered to help build both a settlement se

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