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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Addressing Stigma - Aging and Older Adults
On Nov 24, 2020, Healthy Aging by United Way hosted a webinar on the topic of Addressing Stigma - Aging and Older Adults. This webinar provided an overview of stigma as outlined in the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) 'Stigma Action Framework for Building an Inclusive Health System' and and
A Higher Standard: Setting federal standards in long-term care and continuing care
Pat Armstrong & Marcy Cohen
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of federal government leadership in health care. The pandemic’s impact has been particularly dramatic in long-term care homes, exposing a fragmented and under-resourced system that is heavily reliant on for-profit delivery.
This rep
The experiences and needs of older caregivers in Canada
Paula Arriagada
Most of what is known in the caregiving literature focuses on seniors as care receivers rather than care providers. This study uses data from the 2018 General Social Survey on Caregiving and Care Receiving to examine the experiences of caregivers aged 65 and older, including the types of caregiving
Door-to-door sales: Know your rights, scams to watch out for, etc.
Consumer Protection BC
In BC, you have rights when it comes to legitimate door-to-door sales. Brush up on your knowledge and share what you know with the people you care about. Take your time to make an informed decision and do what feels right to you. After all, it’s your door, your rules.
Consumer Protection BC is th
Recorded Video and FAQ: Vaccinations and How to Stay Healthy this Flu Season
Canadian Frailty Network
On Oct 27, 2020, the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) hosted the webinar - Protecting the Vulnerable During COVID-19: How to Stay Healthy this Flu Season. In this webinar, experts from the healthcare field discussed why influenza impacts older adults more heavily, what vaccinations are recommended,
Help4HepBC: Peer-to-peer helpline for those living with Hepatitis C
Help4HepBC
In BC, it is estimated that 65% of people with the hep C virus are between the ages of 55 and 75 (or 3% of older adults in the province), and often, over 40% of people with the virus do not know they have it as it can take years even decades to cause symptoms. Hepatitis C is curable when treated.
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Recorded Webinar: More than a Visitor - Care Planning in a Changing Environment
Family Caregivers of BC and Alzheimer Society of BC
On Wednesday October 28th Family Caregivers of BC and Alzheimer Society of BC offered the webinar titled: More Than a Visitor: Care Planning in a Changing Environment. This webinar discussed:
For a Q&A Report with additional valuable information, click here.
Fall and Injury Prevention 2020
Bobbi Symes: Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum, UWLM
Each year, the BC government proclaims the month of November as Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Month to raise awareness about preventing falls and injuries among older adults, and to encourage leadership and collaboration across the province.
Join us to learn more about how you can prevent fa
Neighbourhood watch: How to help active seniors combat isolation
University of British Columbia
Isolation and loneliness is impacting many older adults. Yet, there are ways that this can be combatted. As Dr. Roger Wong notes, going back to local community and neighbours can be very helpful. This can be done with technology and reaching out and teaching seniors how to use it.Â
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