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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[Podcast] Women Confronting Ageism
BBC | The Conversation
Click HERE to listenElla Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world.Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, di
[Resource] Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism
JL Heinze | NSVRC
Click HERE to learn moreAccording to the CDC, “Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function and how they participate in society, and making sure everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities
[Video] People with Disabilities & Accessibility | Overcoming Digital Divides
The Dais at TMU
More than 6.2 million people over the age of 15 are living with a disability in Canada. The federal and provincial governments have taken steps to improve internet accessibility and adoption but there still remain substantial gaps in internet use. People in Canada with disabilities are at risk of fa
[Podcast] Responsible Disruption Podcast
Social Impact Lab
Responsible Disruption is a podcast that explores the intersection of social innovation and design.
[Podcast] Supporting Family Caregivers in Healthcare Through Research, Education and in Practice with Dr. Jasneet Parmar (Episode 94)
Caregiver's Compass
Caregivers are aware there are significant gaps in our healthcare system, yet some of the answers to these gaps are found in supporting and providing education to the healthcare workers on the front lines
[Article] Racialized Homelessness: A Review of Historical and Contemporary Causes of Racial Disparities in Homelessness
Matthew Z. Fowl- Taylor and Francis Online
What are the primary drivers of this severe racial concentration of homelessness?
[Resource] Leading and Learning WITH PRIDE: A Revitalized Tool Kit on Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors
City of Toronto
2SLGBTQI+ older adults face unique challenges as they age and often experience barriers to access across healthcare, long-term care, retirement, homecare, and social service environments. This toolkit includes guidance from working groups, insights from folks with lived expertise, and real-world ex
[Video] The Animated Story of the Moose Hide Campaign
Moose Hide Campaign
Moose Hide Campaign Day is a day of ceremony where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation.
[Website] LGBT end-of-life conversations website (SFU Gerontology)
SFU Gerontology
Click HERE to learn moreTheir mission at LGBT End-of-Life Conversations is to foster effective communication, create community, and facilitate care for LGBT persons at the end-of-life. They aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges this population faces as they age and approach end-of-li
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