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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[Report] Hoarding behaviour and housing insecurity for older adults
Sage Senior Association
Exploring the best ways to keep seniors with hoarding disorder housed
[Toolkit] Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Toolkit
Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR)
This toolkit was created to help organizations, caregivers, and communities raise awareness of elder abuse, promote recognition and response through accessible, ready-to-use digital communication materials.Introduction to Social Media Communication for BeginnersNEVR’s Five Pillars of PreventionSev
[Article] How to Have a Healthy Heart
Schlegel-UW Research Institut for Aging
Richard Hughson, Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging and Brain Health, shared simple ways to keep your heart healthy and strong, as well as warning signs to look out for.
Heart Disease Info Sheet for Seniors
Health Canada
This four-page Health Canada document provides information on warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment protocols.
[Article] The Portfolio diet: An Investment in your heart health?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Think of the Portfolio diet as a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods. Invest in the right ones and you may see gains in your heart health.
Libin Cardiovascular Health Institute
https://libin.ucalgary.ca/community/resources/cardiovascular-health
The Libin Institute is committed to reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease. Explore some free resources to help meet your healthy lifestyle goals.
[Resource] CaregiversCAN
Canadian Virtual Hospice
More than 8 million family and friend caregivers in Canada are providing care in the home. Most caregivers will feel unprepared and overwhelmed at some point. If you are caring for someone who is ill or living with mobility challenges, these modules are for you. Access them anytime of the day or nig
[Resource] AboutGrief.ca
Canadian Grief Alliance
Whether you are grieving or supporting someone else, we hope you’ll find something helpful to ease your way.Visit AboutGrief.ca to learn about grief, support someone, learn about programs and services and much more. There's even a virtual Grief Assistant to help you find your way.
[Recording] Arts and Technologies to Connect, Communicate, and Co-create Across Neurological Difference
Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at UBC
This is a recording of a research seminar, entitled "Arts and Technologies to Connect, Communicate, and Co-create Across Neurological Difference", presented by Dr. Naila Kuhlmann on September 25, 2025. This seminar is a part of the Healthy Aging Research Seminar Series, hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leon
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