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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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[Toolkit] Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression (SOGIE) Safer Places Toolkit
Alberta Health Services
In recent years, Alberta and Canada have made significant shifts towards the celebration and protection of LGBTQ2S+ people and their families. Gender identity and gender expression were added as protected grounds against discrimination in the Alberta Human Rights Act (2015) and Canada’s Human Righ
[Research Paper] Intergenerational Programs: A Review of the Empirical Literature
Rachelle Patille & Habib Chaudhury
The objective of this paper is to provide a review of the empirical literature that relates to intergenerational programming, particularly focusing on the Canadian context. The specific purpose of the review is to identify types of programs, activities, and participants as well as outcomes for the p
[Evidence Summary] Preventing falls among older adults through physical activity: A guidance document for practitioners
LOOP
The purpose of this guidance document is to assist practitioners with the planning and implementation of structured physical activity programs for older adults. The document reviews evidence on the need for older adults to remain physically active and describes the health risks associated with physi
[Report] Raising the Profile of the CBSS in B.C. - Literature Review
Laura Kadowaki, Marcy Cohen
It is estimated that by the year 2038, approximately one quarter of people living in Canada will be seniors and the majority of these seniors want to “age in place”, in their own homes and communities. This aging population will have huge implications on many aspects of Canadian society. The com
[Research Opportunity] New Frailty Self-Management Health Coach Study
Fraser Health/UVIC
New Frailty Self-Management Health Coach StudyLOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERSNew Frailty Self-Management Health Coach Study Starting in March 2023Self-Management BC is launching a new study in the Fraser Health Region to evaluate the effectiveness of peer coaches using self-management strate
Guide outlines 10 Ways Local Government Can Propel Positive Social Change
Tamarack Institute
The Tamarack Institute is offering a guide titled 10 Ways Local Government Can Propel Positive Social Change. As communities face increasingly complex social challenges, local governments face a call to action. The guide outlines how to lead and work better together with others as communities pivo
Webinar Recording: Climate Change and Well-being: Building Resilience Through Social Connectedness
BC Healthy Communities
SFU Assistant Professor Dr. Kiffer Card, a behavioural epidemiologist, social ecologist, and health services researcher, discussed how socio-ecological forces relate to mental health, stigmatized behaviour and health inequalities. Also speaking were Naomi Fleshhut and Jay Myers who have used PlanH
Journal of Dementia Care: Hogewey: A 'home from home' in the Netherlands
Beatrice Godwin
Beatrice Godwin is impressed by Hogewey, an award-winning development with an innovative approach to residential and nursing care for people with advanced dementiaWhen it comes to learning from international developments in dementia care, there are few better places to look than the Netherlands. Hog
What Works Toolkit: Your Diversity Advantage
What Works Toolkit
Welcome to the What Works Toolkit!The What Works Toolkit is an online toolkit, designed for Canadian organizations looking to adopt equity and diversity initiatives within their organizations. It includes tangible actions organizations and individuals can take, resources designed to set out policies
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