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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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[Guide] Food Security Action Guide
Island Food Hubs
See below to download PDF of "Food Security Action Guide" by Island Food Hubs
[Infographic] Affordability of Healthy Eating in BC 2022
BC CDC
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Immigrant status and loneliness among older Canadians
Md Kamrul Islam & Heather Gilmour
This Statistics Canada study used data from the Canadian Health Survey on Seniors to estimate the prevalence of loneliness among older Canadians. An estimated 1.1 million older Canadians (19.2%) experienced loneliness, with women having a significantly higher likelihood of being lonely than men. Im
[Evidence Summary] Home-based exercise delivered with digital interventions can prevent falls and improve quality of life
McMaster University
Click HERE to view the full article Home-based exercise delivered with digital interventions can prevent falls and improve quality of lifeSolis-Navarro L, Gismero A, Fernandez-Jane C, et al. Effectiveness of home-based exercise delivered by digital health in older adults: a systematic review and me
[Article] The importance of self-care: Nurturing our well-being as we age
McMaster University
Click HERE to view the full articleThe importance of self-care: Nurturing our well-being as we ageJul 19, 2023 - McMaster University -International Self-Care Day, on 24 July each year, is an opportunity to raise the profile of self-care and its role in our overall health and well-being. As we age, i
[Article] What exercise types are effective for Parkinson's Diesease
McMaster University
Click HERE to view the full articleThe Bottom LineIn older adults, Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurological disorder.A variety of exercise types produce similar benefits on movement and quality of life in adults living with Parkinson’s.Work with your healthcare team to devel
[Resource] Vegetarian Diets as we age
Dr. Megha Poddar
In this 2-minute video, Dr. Megha Poddar discusses important considerations for older adults on plant-based diets or for those considering adopting a vegetarian diet.What's the bottom line?Older adults can safely adopt a plant-based diet.Ensure adequate protein intake to maintain lean muscle mass.
[Report] Food Costing in BC 2022
BC CDC
The BCCDC released the Food Costing in BC 2022: Assessing the affordability of healthy eating report. The report highlights the challenges of affording a nutritious diet for people and households who live on low incomes, especially for those who live on income and disability assistance. They creat
[Podcast] Funding: Government relations foundations with Jesse Clarke
The Small Nonprofit
Click HERE to listen to the podcastGovernment Relations Foundations with Jesse ClarkeOften we take government funding for granted. Or, we treat it like an impenetrable black box that’s a mystery so we write our applications and cross our fingers. Today, we’re joined by Jesse Clarke, CEO of JN Cl
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