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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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Recorded Webinar: Summit Preview Keynote Series: What is Social Prescribing?
United Way British Columbia
Social prescribing - the practice of medical practitioners connecting patients to community supports to improve health and well-being - was pioneered in the U.K .and is now gaining a foothold in Canada. Hear from our panelists: Dr. Marie Anne Essam, Dr. Grace Park, and Sonia Hsiung on what Social Pr
Loop Evidence Summary: Fall Prevention and COVID-19
LOOP Fall Prevention Community of Practice
In March 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. During this global public health crisis, health professionals are being challenged to maintain fall-related risk screening, assessment, rehabilitation and prevention activities in a safe mann
Review of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Care Homes in British Columbia
Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia
In this report, Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie released the results of a province-wide review of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care and assisted living sites during the first year of the pandemic. The review examined factors that can influence the probability that a site will experience a COVID
Space for Community: Understanding the Real Estate Challenges Affecting the Social Purpose Sector in BC
Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative/Real Estate Institute of BC
With over 25,000 not-for-profit organizations and thousands of social enterprises, each delivering critical programs and services touching the lives of most citizens, the health of these organizations is fundamental to the health of our Province. Over the decades, changes in BC's real estate marke
Recorded Webinar: Closing the Gaps– Advancing Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults
United Way BC
This webinar features Dr. Samir Sinha, lead author of the recent Canadian Red Cross and National Institute on Aging White Paper that offers evidence-informed expert recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults Across Canada. The webinar was hosted by Un
The Indigenous Learning Series
Government of Canada
Under the themes of Recognition, Respect, Relationships and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Learning Series provides access to resources, courses, workshops and events on the history, heritage, cultures, rights and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as on their varied and long-stan
What does successful social prescribing look like? Mapping meaningful outcomes
Polley M, Whitehouse J, Elnaschie S and Fixsen A
This study aimed to investigate and collate all the outcomes that are being experienced in link worker based social prescribing schemes. We found this reflects a large evidence gap where research money needs to be invested. Data from this study highlighted that VCSE organisations engaged with social
2022-23 Better at Home Evaluation - Request for Proposals (RFP)
United Way British Columbia
United Way British Columbia (UWBC) is requesting proposals to evaluate the 82 Better at Home programs across British Columbia.
The evaluation framework will be designed to examine and report on the community context, implementation, service delivery model and overall impact(s) of Better at Home on
The Decade of Healthy Ageing Platform
UN Decade of Healthy Aging
The Decade of Healthy Ageing Platform is a digital space designed to help Decade stakeholders find, share, and produce the knowledge needed to generate impact and create a world for all ages. For example, do you have a personal story about your experiences of ageing that you would like us to hear?
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