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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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Radio Segment: Spotlight on how to support seniors who want to age in place, and the Oasis Senior Supportive Living program
The Current (CBC)
From The Current (CBC) for May 11, 2021
Today on the Current: We take a look inside the growing movement of naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs. Christine McMillan, 91, tells us about how she started the Oasis Senior Supportive Living program in Kingston, Ont. And we speak with Ca
Promoting the Health of Older Canadians – Examples from Developing Personal Skills and Reorienting Health Services
CBSS Provincial Nutritional Supports Working Group
Webinar was held on May 12th, 2021
The soon to be launched book, Promoting Health of Older Adults: The Canadian Experience, edited by I. Rootman, P. Edwards, M. Levasseur & F. Grunberg promises to be a welcome resource for learners, educators, practitioners and decision makers interested in su
Environmental Scan of Seniors Social Housing Models - January 2020
Canadian Urban Institute
The purpose of this report is to provide an environmental scan of service delivery models that connect low- and moderate-income seniors living in social housing with health-related and supportive services. The findings are intended to inform the development of the ISM in TCHC’s seniors-designated
Report: Report #1 of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector
Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector
The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) is a consultative forum for the Government of Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with the charitable sector, to advance emerging issues relating to charities, and to ensure the regulatory environment supports the important work charities do
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
Podcast: The Blue Book Seniors Serving Seniors Podcast Episode #1 – Impact of COVID on Seniors
Seniors Serving Seniors
In the first episode of the “The Blue Book Seniors Serving Seniors Podcast” Executive Director Vicki Pilot is joined by Adam Newton, Social Worker with Island Health, Dr. Penny McCourt, and Denise Cloutier to discuss the effects and research into Covid-19 on the seniors’ population in the Capi
Study Paper (2021): Update on the 2009 Provincial Strategy Document of Vulnerable Adults and Capability in British Columbia: A Discussion Paper and Reference Guide
Canadian Centre for Elder Law, BCÂ Council to Reduce Elder Abuse, BCÂ Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law, the BC Council to Reduce Elder Abuse and the BC Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative are pleased to announce the release of a new study paper: an Update on the 2009 Provincial Strategy Document of Vulnerable Adults and Capability in British Columb
CBSS Provincial Consultation - COVID-19 Rapid Research Response
United Way Healthy Aging, Dialogues in Action
On November 25, 2020, United Way Healthy Aging (UWHA) and Dialogues in Action (DIA) hosted a Provincial Consultation in BC to review the findings of a COVID Responses and Learnings Study. Throughout Fall 2020, UWHA and DIA supported a team of researchers to conduct 60 one-on-one interviews, 16 group
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Aging CORE Canada Virtual Launch Event
United Way Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging CORE Canada launched on April 8th, 2021, via a nation-wide virtual event. The event's program featured The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors; Kahir Lalji (Provincial Director, Population Health, United Way of the Lower Mainland); and Gregor Sneddon (HelpAge Canada). The event
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