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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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Recorded Webinar: BC Provincial Summit on Aging Preview Keynote: The Frome Project - A Community Approach to Addressing Isolation that Works
United Way British Columbia
As a sneak preview for British Columbia's upcoming Provincial Summit on Aging in April 2022, a series of 60-minute virtual international keynotes and discussions were held virtually. The keynotes focused on programs that were developed in other countries and have inspired and informed some current i
Recorded Webinar: The Men’s Shed Movement Around the World
United Way British Columbia
This webinar was held on November 2nd, 2021.
A Men’s Shed is a community-based group that provides a safe, friendly, inclusive environment to gather and participate in activities. The purpose of a Men’s Shed is to advance health and well-being of members and foster positive engagement within th
VITAL LINKS: Rallying from Isolation, Loneliness & Depression to Connection, Contribution & Joy
Fresh Outlook Foundation
Experts agree that isolation and loneliness are epidemic in Canada and beyond, with rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation rising across all demographics. The resulting impacts on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities are serious and require urgent, innovativ
Report: What We Heard - Findings from HSO's Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care
Health Standards Organization
In the spring of 2021, HSO invited Canadians to complete its Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care (LTC) to get a better sense of their views on what an optimal future state of LTC ought to look like in Canada. The following report provides highlights from the 16,093 responses that were receiv
Squamish Men’s Shed: Health by Stealth Video Series
Squamish Men's Shed Society
This video series was produced by The Squamish Men's Shed Society and was created to inform and promote the importance of men's health.
Introducing the Health by Stealth Series Vol. 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFnDaBC_EmA
01 Funeral Planning 101 by Mark McKenzie | Health by Stealt
Report: Collaborative Action on Health and Climate Change, Community Stories
SHIFT Collaborative
While there has been momentum building to take action on health and climate change in BC and elsewhere in Canada, we consistently hear that communities, practitioners, researchers and the health sector are seeking real examples of action. There is a need to share stories and lessons learned from c
Recorded Webinar: Summit Preview Keynote Series: What is Social Prescribing?
United Way British Columbia
Social prescribing - the practice of medical practitioners connecting patients to community supports to improve health and well-being - was pioneered in the U.K .and is now gaining a foothold in Canada. Hear from our panelists: Dr. Marie Anne Essam, Dr. Grace Park, and Sonia Hsiung on what Social Pr
Loop Evidence Summary: Fall Prevention and COVID-19
LOOP Fall Prevention Community of Practice
In March 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. During this global public health crisis, health professionals are being challenged to maintain fall-related risk screening, assessment, rehabilitation and prevention activities in a safe mann
Review of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Care Homes in British Columbia
Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia
In this report, Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie released the results of a province-wide review of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care and assisted living sites during the first year of the pandemic. The review examined factors that can influence the probability that a site will experience a COVID
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