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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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Healthy Aging CORE: Mobilizing knowledge and supporting connections for BC's CBSS Sector

Healthy Aging by United Way

On Sept 16, 2020, this webinar was hosted by the Healthy Aging CORE team to provide an overview of CORE, a walk through of the website and its main features, and discuss ways to meaningfully participate in groups and discussions.  Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources & Educati

Embracing Diversity: A Toolkit for Supporting Inclusion in Long-Term Care Homes

Ontario CLRI's Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in LTC Advisory Group

The Embracing Diversity: A Toolkit for Supporting Inclusion in Long-Term Care Homes is an interactive resource with print and online components that gives LTC homes practical steps to nurture diverse and welcoming communities.

Podcast: What Does COVID Phase 3 Mean for First Nations?

FNHA Podcast

First Nations Health Authority Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shannon McDonald and Communications Officer John Moody discuss Phase 3 of BC’s COVID-19 response plan: what does it mean, and what can First Nations people do to stay safe and support each other? Dr. McDonald shares guidance and encou

Report: Are Charities Ready for Social Finance?

Imagine Canada

Social finance is an investment that delivers a measurable social, cultural, and/or environmental impact as well as a financial return for the investor(s). This national report provides a comprehensive look at the challenges, barriers, and opportunities for Canadian charities with respect to social

Framing Forward: Reimagining Governance

Ontario Non-profit Network

Reimagining Governance, convened by the Ontario Nonprofit Network in partnership with Ignite NPS, is an initiative designed to spark dialogue and new approaches to the way that nonprofit organizations are governed. The aim of the initiative is to steward the nonprofit sector towards a better way of

Report: Hospice Care in British Columbia - The Path Forward

The Provincial Hospice Working Group (BC)

This first of its kind report describes the current state of hospice care in BC. It outlines the path recommended by stakeholders to leverage, sustain, and integrate the volunteer-driven services provided by hospice organizations to address the psychosocial, practical, and spiritual needs of persons

Toolkit: Engaging Men in Older Adult Centres

Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO)

Research has shown that older men are less likely to socialize regularly, face a higher risk of mortality related to social isolation than women and men 65+ have one of the highest suicide rates. Many men see work as being central in shaping and sustaining their identity, so retirement can be a toug

Recorded Webinar: Supporting a Family Caregiver (a friend,colleague and/or employee) in the Workplace

Family Caregivers of BC

When a work colleague or friend is going through any sort of challenge related to caregiving, small gestures of caring and support can go a long way. But often we don’t fully understand the scope of their caregiving role and are unsure of what to say or how to support, so we end up doing or saying

How to Support Healthy Aging for LGBTQ2+ Seniors

Nicole Tremblay, Jane Osborne, United Way of the Lower Mainland

On August 11, 2020, the United Way of the Lower Mainland hosted this webinar session with presenters Jane Osborne (Regional Mentor, Central & North Vancouver Island, BC Community Response Networks Volunteer Facilitator, Restorative Justice Victoria) and Nicole Tremblay (Clinical Social Work Educ

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