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 Recording: Supporting Individuals and Families Affected by Dementia
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
As the population of our province ages, we will all be affected by dementia – whether we are friends and family members, neighbours, and people in the work force. Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for a foundational conversation about dementia. Learn how to distinguish dementia from normal age-re
Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in British Columbia
Dying with Dignity Canada
Dr. Osmaan Sheikh, a MAID provider in British Columbia, explains the process of navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in the province — including the written request, the witnessing, the assessments, and the provision. Subscribe to Dying with Dignity Canada email list here . WEBSITE
Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2022 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey
Natalie Iciaszczyk, Dr. Keith Neuman and Dr. Samir Sinha
In less than 10 years, one-quarter of Canada’s population will be aged 65 years and older. Adequately understanding the circumstances and evolving needs of this aging population requires collecting regular and reliable data from older Canadians themselves. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and
The Future of Aging in Canada Virtual Symposium: What We Heard
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors
Executive SummaryOn June 8th, 2021, the Federal / Provincial / Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a Virtual Stakeholder Symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, AGE-WELL NCE, the Canadian Association of Gerontology, the Can
Seniors Outdoor Activation Toolkit
880 Cities
The Seniors’ Outdoor Activation Toolkit tells the story of a partnership between WoodGreen Community Services, 8 80 Cities and over 100 seniors who saw the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to flip the standard for seniors programming in parks and public spaces in Toronto’s east end.Find t
Boost Your Defences: Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination
Government of Canada
With COVID-19 still circulating in our communities, it’s important to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines by getting a bivalent booster. Bivalent boosters are now widely available in Canada and are expected to provide better protection against the current circulating Omicron variant. Use Canada
Monitoring Seniors Services 2022 report release
Office of the Seniors Advocate
The annual OSA Monitoring Seniors Services report is now available! This year’s report reinforces the need to scale up B.C. seniors’ services to meet the growing demands of the aging population. Read the report to find out how seniors’ services and supports have performed over the past year,
Global Report on Ageism
World Health Organization
OverviewThe Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector). It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of agei
CourAGE: What We Heard and Insights Report
CourAGE
COURAGE: Action for Better Aging invites Canada to get involved, to re-imagine aging and spark innovation for change through important discussions and concrete ideas and plans.The report provides a consolidated summary of what we heard from all participants and provides considerations for setting p
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