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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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Korean Navigating to Care Video
Building Trust
An important research finding among older Koreans in our project was the high level of dissatisfaction they expressed about their visits to family doctors in Canada, even when the doctor spoke Korean. To address this issue, particularly concerning dementia, Korean-speaking MOSAIC staff suggested we
Korean Dementia Infocard
Building Trust
MOSAIC staff identified an Alzheimer Society of BC (ASBC) resource that would be valuable to their Korean clients: a pamphlet on ‘Five Things to Share about Dementia’ and ‘Communication Strategies.’ However, this pamphlet was only available in English. MOSAIC team members facilitated transla
Debt and assets among senior Canadian families
Sharanjit Uppal
This Statistics Canada article uses data from the Survey of Financial Security to examine debt, assets and net worth among senior Canadian families over 1999-2016.
Strategic Planning Toolkit
OACAO
The Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario has produced this Strategic Planning Toolkit as a practical guide for the board, volunteers and staff of older adult centre, seniors clubs and organizations. This toolkit is an educational resource for those who have limited or no experience with dev
The Old Age Security program toolkit – Your complete guide to Canada’s Old Age Security program
Service Canada
This guide outlines Canada’s Old Age Security (OAS) program and its benefits, which include the Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor.
The toolkit also outlines the eligibility for these benefits and how to apply. Use the eli
AARP Livability Index
AARP
The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. for the services and amenities that impact your life the most. This website includes a variety of research and resources relevant to age-friendly communities.
Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older
AARP Foundation
About one-third of U.S. adults age 45 and older report feeling lonely — and, due to an increased number of aging adults, the number is growing.
A survey by AARP Foundation finds that those who have low income are especially vulnerable. Nearly half of midlife and older adults with annual incomes o
The Brain and Social Connectedness:GCBH Recommendations on Social Engagement and Brain Health
Global Council on Brain Health
Given the importance of the topic of social engagement for people of all cultures, the GCBH convened a meeting to discuss current scientific evidence underlying the question: how does social engagement affect our brain health as we age? On October 20-22, 2016, members of the GCBH met at Age UK in Lo
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (US)
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the first and only technical assistance resource center in the US aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults.
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