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.
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[Resource] Healthy Aging Framework and Theory of Change
United Way BC
The Healthy Aging Framework and accompanying Theory of Change (TOC) provide a unified vision for advancing Healthy Aging programs across BC. The document shares:Our purpose, expected outcomes, and focus on the Determinants of Healthy Aging.The guiding principles that shape our work.The central role
[Recording] Granting Portal Training Session - 2025-26 Healthy Aging Applications
United Way British Columbia
Thank you to those who participated in United Way BC Healthy Aging’s Salesforce Training for 2025-26 Healthy Aging Applications held on February 10, 2025. Below you can access the Training Session recording.
United Way BC Granting Portal User Guides
United Way British Columbia
UWBC Granting Portal User Guide
[Toolkit] Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters
Alzheimer Society of Ontario
By 2050, Canadians will dedicate 1.4 billion hours annually to supporting people living with dementia, and today’s youth will be at the heart of that care. Inspired by advocate Phyllis Fehr, researchers and youth co-designed the Youth in Action Toolkit to equip kids in grade five and up (ages 9+)
[Report] The Caregiver Rx Initiative
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP)
This two-year pilot initiative assessed how social prescribing can be effectively integrated into caregiver support systems
[Report] Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA’s 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
Older women in Canada are living longer than men, but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism, according to a new report released today by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in partnership with the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada).Su
[Worksheet] Support for Grief and Loss
The Loss Foundation
Grief can affect every part of life – emotionally, physically, and socially.Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, having gentle structure can help you understand what you’re experiencing and feel less alone.The Loss Foundation offers a collection of free grief worksheets (PDF) to suppor
[Handbook] Bereavement Volunteer Handbook
Palliative Manitoba
This handbook was developed by the staff and volunteers working with Palliative Manitoba to guide volunteers working in bereavement care. Available in English as downloadable pdf file. If questions, contact info@palliativemanitoba.ca
[Videos] About Grief
My Grief Assistant
Here is a broad range of videos including personal stories of overcoming adversity, song clips and our own highlight 'Coping with your Grief'.VISIT WEBSITEVideo list:Coping with GriefWhat can I do to help someone I know who is grieving?Myths and truths about griefLet's talk about grief - explaining
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