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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Webinar: Seniors' Homelessness in BC
This webinar was broadcasted on June 25, 2020. Across North America, the number of older adults who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness is increasing – and BC is no exception. Dr. Sarah Canham will review the current state of homelessness among older adults; present community-based researc
Academic paper: Case studies on integrating health and community-based services for older adults
Laura Kadowaki
This academic research paper examines how service delivery organizations have been able to successfully engage in integrated working to meet the needs of older adults in their communities. Integrated care initiatives usually incorporate a combination of funding, clinical, administrative, organizatio
Organization: The Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network
WNHHN
The Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network (WNHHN) is a collective of diverse women, including those with lived expertise, who are working to eliminate homelessness and housing insecurity for women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples across Canada. On their website, they have a collectio
New program: The Smile Brain Program
West Coast Healthy Memory Society
The Smile Brain Program is a new complimentary program hosted by the West Coast Healthy Memory Society. They are currently seeking seniors aged 60 and up to join this new program, which will start on July 7th, 2020, and will continue every Tuesday and Friday from 10 am-11:30 am. The program wi
Doddery but Dear?: Examining age-related stereotypes
Centre for Ageing Better
This UK paper published in 2020 is based on a literature review conducted by Dr Hannah J Swift and Ben Steeden, School of Psychology, the University of Kent, summarising what existing research tells us about the role and impact of language and stereotypes in framing old age and ageing in the UK. Bro
Harmful Effects of Ageism on Older Persons' Health Found in 45 Countries
Yale School of Public Health
In the largest examination to date of the health consequences of ageism, or age-based bias, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found evidence that it harms the health of older people in 45 countries and across 5 continents. The study included over 7 million participants.
The analy
Toolkit materials and program: Active Living with Chronic Conditions
Self-Management Programs, University of Victoria
The Self-Management Programs at the University of Victoria have developed and shared 2 new toolkits for those living with chronic conditions. A brief description is provided here - please see and share the attached posters for more information.
1. Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions
Revelstoke Video Aims to Educate Youth on Elder Abuse
The Revelstoke Community Response Network recently released a video to help educate youth on elder abuse and neglect.
Take Time for Seniors is meant to build empathy, curiosity and interest towards seniors and their stories, said the network in a news release.
The video asks youths to reflect on t
Health Reports: Social Isolation and Mortality Among Canadian Seniors
Statistics Canada
The impact of social isolation and loneliness on health and well-being is recognized globally as a public health issue. Currently, many Canadians are experiencing social isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—seniors in particular are advised to physically isolate themselves to reduce the
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