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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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Risk & Vulnerability Map: COVID-19 Risks in British Columbia’s Neighbourhoods
The risk of contracting coronavirus varies between people and places, which makes some British Columbians more likely to develop COVID-19 than others. By scrolling through the maps on this page, you can see how our research team based at Simon Fraser University has been exploring these issues of in
Report: Social Services Labour Market Research Project
The community social services sector provides the majority of social care available in BC. Community social services touch the lives of every person in this province, from infants to older adults. They include things like supports for people with disabilities, employment programs, supports for those
Canada Carer Well-Being Index: Who Cares for Carers? Perspectives on COVID-19 Pressures and Lack of Support
Embracing Carers, EMD Serono
The Carer Well-Being Index is a global research study commissioned by Embracing Carers and fielded in partnership with an independent, third-party market research provider and non-governmental organizations across 12 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Au
Decade of Healthy Aging Baseline Report
World Health Organization
The Baseline Report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021−2030 addresses five issues:
Introduces Healthy Ageing, the Decade’s actions and enablers, and a pathway to accelerate impact by 2030.
Where are we in 2020? The report provides a first-time baseline for healthy ageing worldwi
Social Isolation And Technology: How Technology Can Be Used To Reduce Social Isolation Among Older Adults In British Columbia
Karina Alibhai
The social integration and participation of older citizens in society are indicators of productive and healthy aging. It is widely accepted that social, intergenerational support has a strong effect on health, societal productivity, the economy, and growth of social capital. This paper examines vari
CORE Canada Launch Impact Video - April 2021
United Way Healthy Aging
There are thousands of large and small organizations throughout the country working to support older Canadians to remain at home, in community as they age. This video, prepared for and previewed at the CORE Canada launch, shows just a few stories of their impact.
Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS)
Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS)
Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) is a community of actively engaged learners who are interested in exploring and understanding a broad range of topics, sharing ideas, and meeting others who have similar interests.Research shows that participation in continuous learning adds to quality of life,
Toolkits: Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, and Diabetes Self-Management
Self-Management BC
Self-Management BC has created Toolkits for managing Conditions, Chronic Pain, and Diabetes. Attached are the brochures for these toolkits with more details. For the full toolkits, contact Self-Management BC: www.selfmanagementbc.ca | selfmgmt@uvic.ca | Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
Report: In Community - Information and Referral Services for Seniors in British Columbia
411 Seniors Centre, SFU STAR Institute
The In Community - Information and Referral (I&R) Services for Seniors in British Columbia report summarizes I&R activities to help identify the key issues and areas affecting seniors in order to shape future support and service delivery in the context of the rapid shift from in-person activ
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