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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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ATTENTION: Income Tax Deadline for Seniors Receiving GIS
Heather Wallman
Hello Everyone!
As service providers are sometimes the only people with whom some seniors interact during the pandemic, we thought disseminating some very important information from the federal government via CORE may find its way to seniors. In sum, the letter states that seniors who receive the
Project Impact Healthy Aging Virtual Showcase - June 2020
Healthy Aging by United Way
In celebration of Seniors' Week, on June 4th, Healthy Aging by United Way hosted an event to showcase the final projects of this year’s Project Impact Healthy Aging teams. An intensive developmental evaluation course focused on programs for older adults, Project Impact Healthy Aging increases non-
Videos: Cooking for people with disabilities
PEI Association for Community LivingÂ
The PEI Association for Community Living is a provincial organization assisting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to lead the way in advancing inclusion in their own lives and in their communities. They have made 6 videos (6 recipes) that can be easily followed by seniors or t
Food Security Assessment Resources
Nanaimo Foodshare
Nanaimo Foodshare has developed a small database with resources related to Food Security in BC and Canada, including research papers, guidelines and toolkits. There are currently 38 resources on the database (as of June 4, 2020), however, more resources are expected to be added in the future.Â
Eat Well Nanaimo: A Guide for Older Adults
Nanaimo Foodshare
This guide from Nanaimo Foodshare is intended to be a resource for older adults in Nanaimo with a focus on healthy eating. The information in the guide was collected during a number of meetings and cooking groups with older adults in our community. It includes local resources in Nanaimo, tips for e
Evidence and best practices for Community based food security projects in BC
Provincial Health Services Authority
This paper explores the experiences in BC with community-based food security projects and elsewhere and aims to promote common understanding that will support collaborative planning of effective, evidence-based programs.Â
It provides best practices and recommendations for community food security p
Research paper: Meal Programs Improve Nutritional Risk of seniors
Keller, Heather
This study looked at the association of meal programs (eg, Meals On Wheels and other meal programs with a social component) and shopping help on seniors’ nutritional risk. The conclusions of the research are that meal programs can improve or maintain nutritional risk for vulnerable seniors, alth
Guidelines: Evolving your food bank into a force for change
Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC)
This manual showcases a range of tangible ways that food banks can evolve beyond emergency food provision. Many suggestions are low cost, including changing policies or procedures toward healthier food, and getting staff, volunteers, donors, and the public onside in making a shift in thinking. It of
Guidelines: Healthy Eating for First Nations Communities
First Nations Health Authority
These guidelines were developed to support First Nations community members in educating each other about better food and drink choices to offer in schools, meetings, homes, cultural and recreational events, and in restaurants. There is information presented for various types of community members, fr
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