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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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Quick Start Implementation Guide Carer-friendly Workplace Standard
McMaster University
This guide will help your organization implement a comprehensive carer-inclusive and accommodating program. It will help you define organizational roles, develop policies and practices, engage senior leaders and employees, communicate and more.
Recorded Webinar: BC Seniors Advocate - Sept 2020
Isobel MacKenzie, Parkgate Society
Presentation by: Isobel McKenzie, Seniors Advocate British Columbia. This presentation occurred on September 30th, 2020 via a Zoom Webinar and was in celebration of International Day for Older Persons 2020. A variety of topics were covered including but not limited to COVID-19. In the last 30 minute
Zoom 101 - A Practical Guide to Using Zoom
Jean Rikhof (UWLM)
In an age of virtual meetings, video conferencing platforms have become indispensable. Navigating and using these platforms effectively has become an essential skill. This webinar will provide a simple and practical guide to using Zoom, a highly popular video conferencing platform. Topics such as sc
Guidebook for Charities and Non-profit Organizations: Paths Forward in Financially Troubled Times
The Muttart Foundation
The Muttart Foundation has put together this Guidebook to help boards and staff of charities and non-profits to understand what options they might have when facing financial adversity. It explores various options that you may want to consider if you are:
in difficulty, but want to continue oper
Closing the Gaps: Recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults Across Canada
National Institute on Ageing, Canadian Red Cross
In January 2019, the Canadian Red Cross in partnership with the National Institute on Ageing reviewed the latest evidence and expert opinions to inform the development of recommendations for governments, organizations and individuals to improve emergency preparedness, response and recovery for older
Caregiving in Canada: Challenges and opportunities shaping a national conversation
Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation
Caregiving is an issue that affects all Canadians. One in four Canadians is a caregiver for someone with a long-term health condition, disability or need related to aging at some point in their lives. It is estimated that 75% of care is provided by unpaid caregivers, saving Canadian healthcare syste
Report: "Safe Seniors, Strong Communities" (6-month Summary: March 27 to September 30, 2020).
Camille J. Hannah
A Report on “Safe Seniors, Strong Communities”. For the 6-Month Period Between March 27 and September 30, 2020
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many older British Columbians who normally lived independently with the help of family and friends found those supports unavailable and required more
Caregiving in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities
Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation
Read what was learned from thought leaders and advocates in the caregiving industry. In October 2020, virtual roundtables brought together thought leaders and advocates in the caregiving industry.
Push and Pull Factors Surrounding Older Adults’ Relocation to Supportive Housing: A Scoping Review
Bryan B. Franco , Jason Randle , Lauren Crutchlow , Janet Heng , Arsalan Afzal , George A. Heckman and Veronique Boscart
Supportive housing, including retirement homes and assisted living, is increasingly touted as a suitable living option for Canadian older adults. This scoping review describes the nature and content of studies that explore underlying factors that motivate older adults to relocate to supportive housi
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