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] Shop on GC surplus
[News] The push for a national caregiving strategy
[News] National Non-Smoking Week
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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Jan 23, 2025 @ 11:00 AM (MST)
[Webinar] Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: How to Make Your Grant Search More Effective
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Jan 28, 2025, @ 1:00 AM (MST)
[Webinar] Rules for charities making grants to grantees (non-qualified donees)
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Jan 28, 2025, @ 10:00 AM (MST)
[Webinar] Connecting People and Community for Living Well - Monthly Partners' Meeting
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Jan 28, 2025, @ 10:30 AM (MST)
[Webinar] 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey Launch
Resources
Dementia eLearning Modules
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
[Report] There's No Place Like Home
National Institute on Aging
[Report] Generosity in Canada: The 2024 Generosity Index
Fraser Institute
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.