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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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Living arrangements of seniors - Special Report (Census 2011)
Statistics Canada
Families, households and marital status, Structural type of dwelling and collectives, 2011 Census of Population.
The 2011 Census of Population counted nearly 5 million (4,945,000) seniors aged 65 and over in Canada. Of these individuals, 92.1% lived in private households or dwellings (as part of co
Home health care and related services, 2017
Statistics Canada
The aging Canadian population is driving the demand for home health care and related services.From 1971 to 2018, the proportion of seniors (those aged 65 and older) increased from 7.9% to 17.2%. This proportion is projected to reach at least 22.7% by 2033, when the entire baby boomer cohort will be
SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Senior Households Living in Core Housing Need (2019)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The number of senior households living in core housing need in Canada grew over the period 2011 to 2016. Not only did it increase during that period, but it also rose at a faster pace than for non-senior households. The incidence, proportion, and number of senior households in core housing need vari
Webinar: Innovative and Effective Approaches to Volunteering in the CBSS Sector
Healthy Aging by United Way
Innovative and Effective Approaches to Volunteering in the CBSS Sector - April 30th, 2019
In this webinar, you will learn about creative strategies that are working in several organizations and communities – large and small, rural and urban – as well as a variety of helpful resources for vo
Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
The purpose of this environmental scan is to increase understanding of the impact of domestic and international public policies and programs on the choices of older workers (aged 55 and older) to remain in, retire from, or re-enter the labour force to inform public policy discussions, decisions and
Report on housing needs of seniors (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
This report provides a national picture of seniors’ integrated housing needs (when possible by gender, age and region). In addition, the report offers an overview of current Canadian and international initiatives that assist seniors in addressing integrated housing needs. It also examines the pote
Core Community Supports to Age in Community (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
This report focuses on the following core community supports, identified by the FPT Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum as critical to aging in place for older adults. Such supports may be delivered by federal, provincial or territorial governments, their agents, and/or other organizations.
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Aging Parents / Caregivers Pamphlet
Community Living BC
This pamphlet helps to inform aging parents and caregivers of the need to, and benefits of, making a plan with their family member as they both age.
The pamphlet was developed with input and assistance from CLBC’s Provincial Advisory Committee and the Surrey Community Council.
Looking Forward to the Future: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities as they Age (2017)
Community Living BC (CLBC)
This is a book of stories about how people have come together to create positive outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities as they age. This resource is aimed at inspiring other people to use similar strategies to create their own stories of successful practice.
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