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.
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[Recording] Building Sustainable Age-friendly Communities through Partnerships and Community Connection
BC Healthy Communities Society
When the grant runs out, what comes next?
[Self-paced Learning] Digital Literacy Skills
ABC Connect for Learning
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector. We envision a Canada where everyone has the skills and opportunities to fully participate in learning, life, and work.Impr
[Handout] What items go into a cooling kit?
United Way BC
Extreme heat is when temperatures are well above seasonal averages and over 31 degrees Celsius can be dangerous for our health. Consider these items to put together your own “Cooling Kit”.
[Recording] The Real Risks of Retirement – and How the Cost of Ageing Calculator Can Help
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
Canadians are living longer than ever before, and retirement costs can change significantly over time. At the same time, the costs of later life — especially care and support — are increasingly falling on individuals and families.Without a clear picture of these costs, how can anyone know if the
[Video] Understanding grief: What older adults and families need to know
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Grief in later life is often layered—shaped by personal loss, changing roles, and sometimes the responsibility of supporting younger family members through loss as well. Older adults may be coping with the death of a partner, sibling, friend, or other loved one, while also helping children, grandc
[Video] Alcohol and aging: Understanding and recognizing at-risk drinking
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
At-risk drinking is more prevalent among older adults than any other age group
[Report] Balancing Work and Care
Carers Canada and McMaster University
Experiences of Working Caregivers and Evidence Informing Caregiver Friendly Workplaces
[Recording] The Volunteer Management Lifecycle: Refresh or Reboot?
CharityVillage
Original Broadcast Date:Â February 6, 2025Summary: The volunteer management cycle is the best practice model for the lifecycle of volunteer engagement, and for many years has been the foundation of important best practices such as planning, screening, policy development and onboarding and offboardin
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