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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 independent living.
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Learnings from the 2023 United Way British Columbia Social Prescribing Programs Co-Creation Sessions
Howegroup/United Way BC
Beginning in 2020, United Way British Columbia introduced 19 Social Prescribing (SP) programs across the province, spanning fourteen urban communities and five rural areas. From October 2020 to April 2023, UWBC collected data from these SP programs to assess their impact on older adults, and to eval
[Report] Generosity in Canada: The 2024 Generosity Index
Fraser Institute
Decline in generosity in Canada limits ability of Canadian charities to improvequality of life in their communities and beyond.
[Resource] Let’s Talk: Determinants of health
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Current thinking about the social, ecological and structural determinants of health.
[Recording] Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool - informational session
Healthy Aging Alberta and Sage Seniors Association
Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) gives opportunity to better support seniors in their healthy aging journeys, while demonstrating the significant impact that social interventions make in alleviating the challenges faced by seniors and the healthcare system.
Learnings from the 2023 UWBC TAPS Program Co-Creation Sessions
Howegroup/United Way BC
This document outlines key data points that should be used to inform the development of the TAPS program manual. From October 2020 to April 2023, the Howegroup collected data from TAPS programs and participants to explore impact, as well as general program successes, challenges, and areas for improv
Learnings from the 2023 UWBC Family & Friend Caregiver Programs Co-Creation Sessions
Howegroup/United Way BC
This document outlines key data points that should be used to inform the development of the FFCG program manual. From October 2020 to April 2023, the Howegroup collected data from FFCG programs and participants to explore impacts for caregivers, as well as general program successes, challenges, and
Kahir Lalji: How Culturally Relevant Social Prescribing Supports Older British Columbians
The Walrus
At The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging, Kahir Lalji, Provincial Director, Government Relations and Community Engagement at United Way BC, talks about how social prescribing in BC supports older adults and shares a personal example of social prescribing.
[Report] Missing Pension Plan Members in Canada
National Institute on Aging
Addresses the significant issue of missing pension plan members,
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