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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.
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[Report] Women at the Forefront of Aging in Canada: Challenging the Status Quo for Older Women
Womens College Hospital
This report highlights the health and well-being challenges that older women face daily and on a systemic level.
[Report] Dementia in the Commonwealth Report
CommonAge
New report sheds light on dementia in the Commonwealth
Report #4 of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector – October 2024
Canada Revenue Agency
Towards a federal regulatory environment that enables and strengthens the charitable and nonprofit sector
[Resource] Health Care Access Among Older Canadians: Findings from the NIA’s Ageing in Canada Survey
National Institute on Aging
Based on data from the NIA’s 2023 Ageing in Canada Survey,this report examines the challenges Canadians 50+ face in accessing health care services.
[Article] For the Sake of Argument
Harvard Kennedy School
The idea of good citizenship at this time of widening ideological divides and growing political polarization.
[Resource] 3 areas home-based strategies can help
McMaster University
Loneliness and social isolation, heart disease, and dementia affect millions of Canadians.
[Guide] Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors
United Way BC Healthy Aging
TAPS brings together older adults, specifically those facing adverse challenges, for tailored group activities that engage the body, mind, and spirit. The goal of this program is to elevate the quality of life, foster independence, and promote overall well-being among seniors. This handbook has been
[Guide] Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program
United Way BC Healthy Aging
Recognizing the invaluable role that caregivers, often unpaid, play in supporting the health and well-being of our aging demographic, the FFCS programs aim to provide essential support and resources. This handbook is specifically crafted for Family and Friend Caregiver Support Coordinators who are p
[Resource] Age Forward Strategy
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Click HERE to Read the ReportIn 2024, the Ministry of Health released Age Forward: BC’s 50+ Health Strategy and 3-year Action Plan (PDF, 6.1MB), a targeted and proactive approach to aging, focusing on enhancing health, autonomy, and dignity for older adults in B.C.In 2022/23, there were more tha
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