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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[Tool] Canadian Ageing Policy Map
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
How are governments across Canada responding to the needs of an ageing population?The NIA has launched the Canadian Ageing Policy Map, a new interactive tool that provides a national snapshot of government policies, programs, strategies and initiatives supporting older Canadians.Organized around the
[Report] A cycle of invisibility: how older people are overlooked in data and research
Age Without Limits
Historically, policy-makers and researchers have treated old age as a single, homogeneous stage beginning at State Pension age, consistent with the life-course model comprising periods of education, work and retirement.At the same time, the tendency to judge success primarily through economic indica
[Report] The First 100 Years of Old Age Security
National Institute on Ageing (NIA)
As Canada marks 100 years since introducing its first old age pension, two new releases from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) argue that ensuring retirement security for future generations will require looking beyond Old Age Security (OAS) to Canada’s retirement income system as a whole.The
[Report] Ready, Willing, and Needed: Renewing Older Adult Volunteering in Canada
Volunteer Canada
This report was developed as part of Volunteer Canada’s broader efforts to strengthen participation and volunteering across Canada. Through the National Volunteer Action Strategy, Volunteer Canada is working with partners to build a more coordinated and enabling environment for volunteerism, inclu
[Toolkit] Conversation Tips: Supporting Reassurance and Check-in Programs
Advancing States
View this slide deck of best practices for volunteers supporting reassurance and check-in programs with seniors.
[Volunteer Manual] The New York State Friendly Calls Program
Association on Aging in New York, DOROT
The New York State Friendly Calls Program was developed with funding from the Building Resilient Inclusive Communities project. This national initiative seeks to establish sustainable programming within existing state-level efforts to promote healthy living and reduce social isolation. As part of th
[Report] United Way BC Healthy Aging 2026/27 Q1 Report
United Way BC
Every quarter, United Way BC compiles program data into a quarterly report that highlights the collective impact of Healthy Aging programs across the province. Quarterly reporting helps us remain accountable to seniors, communities, partners, and funders, while fostering continuous learning and impr
[Recorded Webinar] Cultivating Resilience: The Role of Food Hubs in Strengthening Communities
CORE Alberta Food Security group
The Alex Community Food Centre (CFC) is a welcoming place for people to come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food for all
[Recorded Webinar] Designing with Intention: Building from "What is Strong"
Healthy Aging Alberta
We will explore how community programs can emerge or be strengthened through living knowledge circles, shared learning, and collective problem-solving.
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