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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: Dialogue on Aging Virtual Public Presentation Session January 2021

Dialogue on Aging

This video features presentations by: Dr. Penny McCourt-Supporting Seniors Well-Being and Dr. Elizabeth Drance-Mindfulness and Aging.

Reports: City of Richmond's Age-Friendly Initiatives

City of Richmond

Attached here are the Action Plans and Report for 3 of the CIty of Richmond's Age-Friendly initiatives: Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan (2015) Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan (2019) Engaging Seniors inAge-Friendly Planning (2020) Click here for more information from the City

CRA Fact Sheet and Links

CRA (Canada Revenue Agency)

See the attached documents for a Fact Sheet and important weblinks from the Canada Revenue Agency. For information about free tax clinics, click here.  *Resource related to Financial support.

Seniors Transportation and new Provincial Working Group

On January 27th, 2021, the CBSS Provincial Working Group on Seniors Transportation hosted this webinar to introduce the new working group, discuss the seniors-centred approach it will bring to its work, and its plans for improving seniors mobility in BC over the next two years. Sandra Phillips from

Caring For Vulnerable Populations During a COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Vancouver Coastal Health

This one-pager from Vancouver Coastal Health outlines guidelines for when caring for vulnerable populations during a COVID-19 public health emergency. 

Safety Plan Builder for Seniors Services Organizations and Other Small Non-Profits

Vantage Point

This Safety Plan Builder is created for non-residential seniors services centres. It incorporates guidelines and current best practices from the following BC-specific resources available July 2020: 1. WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Safety Plan Community social services (non-residential) and COVID-19

Age in Place or Make a Change? How to Find the Right Fit for Your Family

Harry Cline (New Caregiver)

For seniors and caregivers, deciding on the best type of home care is nothing new. This is a decision every generation faces, but what is different today is the changing landscape of options for senior home care. Some people choose to age at home or buy a home that’s more senior-friendly. Others c

AGE-WELL Annual Report 2019-2020: COVID-19, technology and the way forward

AGE-WELL

Read about the work AGE-WELL is doing to support older adults and their caregivers—now and post pandemic. Discover innovative new technologies and meet people who are benefitting from AGE-WELL-supported products.    As Canada’s Technology and Aging Network, AGE-WELL brings together researcher

Aging and chronic diseases: A profile of Canadian seniors

Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada has released the report Aging and Chronic Diseases: A Profile of Canadian Seniors. This report provides a pan-Canadian profile of chronic diseases among seniors aged 65 years and older

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