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TAKING CHARGE: Participatory Models of Aging in Place, Designed by Seniors, for Seniors

UHN Open Lab

Aging Well is an exploratory research project aimedĀ at uncovering grassroots models of seniorsā€™ supportiveĀ living that are emerging across Canada andĀ the United States. The research takes a lead userĀ approach to explore and describe new models ofĀ senior living and supportive care. It seeks to

Recorded Webinar: Promoting Engagement of People Living with Dementia and Family/Friend Caregivers in Advance Care Planning through Community-led Programs

United Way Healthy Aging

This webinar was held on September 7th, 2021. The presentation provided an overview of learnings from, and resources developed as a part of a two-year project (2020-2021) aimed to promote the engagement of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers in Advance Care Planning (ACP). The p

Global Campaign to Combat Ageism Toolkit

United Nations

This toolkit was designed for the Global campaign to combat ageism, an initiative supported by the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization, and integral to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).Ā This campaign aims to tackle ageism by changing how we all think, feel and act towards

Still Here, Still Queer: A Handbook for Affirming LGBTQ Older Adults

The 519

This handbook supports fostering affirming spaces and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) older adults and presents best practice recommendations for the inclusion of LGBTQ older adults through the use of case studies and educational resources. It is informed by the lived ex

Checklist: Stay on Your Feet ā€“ Home Safety Checklist

Injury Matters

Did you know that Injury Matters has a Stay On Your FeetĀ® Home Safety Checklist? The Home Safety Checklist is a great practical resource that older adults can use to identify and remove potential hazards for falls in and around the home. You might even like to use the checklist with your clients!

Under Pressure: Seniors Housing and Social Isolation in Victoria

Community Social Planning Council

The ā€˜We Live Hereā€™ Seniors Project was designed to gather insight into how Victoriaā€™s housing crisis is impacting seniors. The intention of this project was to gather knowledge in order to advocate for community based responses and solutions. As seniors make up a large portion of Victoriaā€™s

Merging for Good: A Case-Based Framework for Supporting Effective Nonprofit Amalgamations

Institute for Community Prosperity

This is a framework for nonprofit organizations that may be considering embarking on a merger, or a similar form of amalgamation or consolidation. It is also for funders - government, foundations, corporate or individual donors - and other sector ā€˜capacity buildersā€™ interested in supporting or a

Palliative Care ECHO Project - BC Provincial Hub

TheĀ ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)ā„¢ modelĀ creates virtual knowledge-sharing networks by bringing together healthcare providers and subject matter experts using videoconference technology, brief lecture presentations, and case-based learning, fostering an ā€œall learn, all tea

Healthy Aging ā€“ 2020-2021 Year in Review

We are excited to share with you the 2020-21 Healthy Aging Year in Review, which tells the story of this most extraordinary year ā€“ how United Way responded to the crisis, how the Community-Based Seniorsā€™ Services (CBSS) sector rose to the challenge, and how the lessons learned will help us move

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