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
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program
[Article] Building Community through Social Prescribing: A Housing First Intervention
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.
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Apr 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (MDT)
[Webinar] Connecting People and Community for Living Well - Monthly Partners' Meeting
Apr
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Apr 23, 2025, @ 1:00 PM (MDT)
[Webinar] Disclosure and Reporting of Abuse Against Older Adults
Apr
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Apr 24, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (MDT)
[Virtual Event] Challenging Dementia Stigma Through Dance: Screen & Discussion of "Dancer Not Dementia"
Apr
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Apr 28, 2025, @ 12:00 PM (MDT)
[Webinar] Leveraging Partnerships and Networks in Social Prescribing
Resources
[Podcast] The major benefits of exercise for older adults
CMAJ Podcasts
[Toolkit] Federal Election Toolkit 2025
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
[Resource] Loop Evidence Summary: The impact of ageism on physical inactivity and fall prevention among older adults
Loop Fall Prevention Community of Practice
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:
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness group - has had capacity changes this year, and the current leads are retiring. With this ever-increasing issue, this important group is looking for new leads to step in.
Immigrant Senior Sector Connections group- is a few months old and is building their Alberta footprint. If you serve immigrant older adults, we are looking for your voice as a general member, occasional volunteer, or even a group (co)lead!
Social Connection, Wellness, and Mental Health group - This valuable and dynamic group is looking for additional group leads to collaborate!
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.
Newsletter
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.