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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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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?
TAKING CHARGE: Participatory Models of Aging in Place, Designed by Seniors, for Seniors
UHN Open Lab
Aging Well is an exploratory research project aimed at uncovering grassroots models of seniors’ supportive living that are emerging across Canada and the United States. The research takes a lead user approach to explore and describe new models of 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). 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 – Home Safety Checklist
Injury Matters
Did you know that Injury Matters has a Stay On Your Feet® 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!
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