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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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[Video] A better sleep without pills: Safer strategies for older adults
McMaster University
why sleeping pills may not be the best solution for older adults and discover safer, more effective ways to improve sleep
[Report] Mood disorders among older Canadians
Md Kamrul Islam and Heather Gilmour (Statistics Canada)
BackgroundAn increasing number of Canadians are living with mental health problems, including mood disorders. However, few studies have examined the prevalence of, and factors associated with, mood disorders among older Canadians (65 years or older).Data and methodsA pooled sample of 172,524 communi
[Report] Provincial Consultation on Seniors’ Transportation: Life Without Driving?
Kate Hosford, PhD Candidate, and Beverley Pitman, PhD
This report captures the highlights of the Provincial Consultation on Seniors’ Transportation: Life Without Driving? held on September 28, 2021. A total of 128 participants from across BC attended the three-hour event hosted by the Provincial Working Group on Seniors’ Transportation.Shaping the
[Training] Navigating Grief and Bereavement in the Context of Homelessness
BC Centre for Palliative Care
Free, self-paced online
[Report] Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada - 2025 report
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
Now in its fourth year, Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey, continues to be one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives and expectations of Canadians aged 50 and older. Conducted by the NIA with support from Manulife,
[Guides] Emergency Preparedness and Extreme Climate Guides and Resources
PreparedBC
PreparedBC offers downloadable guides and fill-in-the-blank plans to help you prepare for emergencies. Guides are available on a range of topics and in multiple languages (such as English, French, Punjabi, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese).Some Emergency Preparedness Topics:Home Emergency P
[Report] Getting Around to Age in Place: Greater Victoria Summary Report
Transportation Research at McGill University
SummaryOlder adults represent a rapidly-growing age group in Canada, and many rely on private vehicles as their main mode of transportation for their daily travel. Despite the risk of having to give up driving as they age, the impact of driving cessation on older adults’ mobility and wellbeing is
[Report] Alberta Provincial Transportation Needs Assessment
University of Alberta
In 2016-2017, the Medically At-Risk Driver (MARD) Centre at the University of Alberta conducted a Provincial Transportation Needs Assessment. The overall goals were to: 1) assess the transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the province of Alberta, and 2) make the resul
[Report] CLIMATE, LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND RESILIENCE (the CLEAR project)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Listening to communities to enhance the public health response to extreme weather events for priority populations
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