Resources
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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[Article] The Portfolio diet: An Investment in your heart health?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Think of the Portfolio diet as a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods. Invest in the right ones and you may see gains in your heart health.
Libin Cardiovascular Health Institute
https://libin.ucalgary.ca/community/resources/cardiovascular-health
The Libin Institute is committed to reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease. Explore some free resources to help meet your healthy lifestyle goals.
[Resource] CaregiversCAN
Canadian Virtual Hospice
More than 8 million family and friend caregivers in Canada are providing care in the home. Most caregivers will feel unprepared and overwhelmed at some point. If you are caring for someone who is ill or living with mobility challenges, these modules are for you. Access them anytime of the day or nig
[Resource] AboutGrief.ca
Canadian Grief Alliance
Whether you are grieving or supporting someone else, we hope you’ll find something helpful to ease your way.Visit AboutGrief.ca to learn about grief, support someone, learn about programs and services and much more. There's even a virtual Grief Assistant to help you find your way.
[Recording] Arts and Technologies to Connect, Communicate, and Co-create Across Neurological Difference
Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at UBC
This is a recording of a research seminar, entitled "Arts and Technologies to Connect, Communicate, and Co-create Across Neurological Difference", presented by Dr. Naila Kuhlmann on September 25, 2025. This seminar is a part of the Healthy Aging Research Seminar Series, hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leon
[Recording] Normal Age Related Changes and Ageism
Finding Balance BC
This video talks about normal changes to the body during aging and how they can increase the risk of falling. You will also learn about ageism, and how it can impact the health and wellbeing of older adults.
[Report] Facilitating Equitable Access to Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Underserved Populations in BC
BC Centre for Palliative Care
This report distills key insights from a three-part Knowledge Exchange Series held in Spring 2025 that brought together people with lived experience, community organizations, clinicians, researchers, and system leaders across British Columbia.Why it mattersWhile equity in palliative and end-of-life
[Resource] BC Bereavement Helpline
BC Bereavement Helpline
Grief can be complex, especially following sudden, traumatic, or life-altering loss. It does not follow a timeline, and it can resurface during holidays, transitions, and new beginnings. BC Bereavement Helpline offers free, confidential, and compassionate support to individuals and families across B
[Report] A Refreshed Approach: Framework for Effective Cultural Safety and Humility and Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism Education and Training
Healthy Quality BC
A Refreshed Approach: Framework for Effective Cultural Safety and Humility (CSH) and Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism (ISAR) Education and Training provides a practical blueprint for CSH and ISAR education and training, with all of its dynamic and non-linear pathways of learning, to have a shared lan
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