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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[Videos] About Grief
My Grief Assistant
Here is a broad range of videos including personal stories of overcoming adversity, song clips and our own highlight 'Coping with your Grief'.VISIT WEBSITEVideo list:Coping with GriefWhat can I do to help someone I know who is grieving?Myths and truths about griefLet's talk about grief - explaining
[Factsheet] Grief: For Nurses
My Grief Assistant
Some ideas to help you give comfort and support in a hospital setting.
[Videos] LivingMyCulture.ca
Canadian Virtual Hospice
stories and wisdom about living with serious illness, end of life and grief to support others
[Resources] After a Death: Get support when someone dies
Province of British Columbia
When someone dies, you may need emotional, financial, cultural or legal support. This page helps you find services and plan your next steps.Use a journal to stay organized. You can also print the After a Death Checklist (PDF, 3.8MB). It lets you check off tasks and make notes. Many people find this
[Recording] Finding Your Way Through Caregiver Grief
Family Caregivers of BC
Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience for many family caregivers — both during the caregiving journey and after caregiving has ended.In this webinar, social worker Rebecca Pimienta explores the unique nature of caregiver grief and how it can evolve throughout the caregiving trajectory,
[Report] Promoting Social Connectedness through Food
OECD
OECD governments are increasingly taking action to promote social connectedness and reduce social isolation and loneliness, and several OECD countries have launched national strategies to boost connectedness in recent years. At the international level, the OECD, the European Commission and the World
[Guide] Strengthening social connection through age-friendly cities and communities
WHO Commission on Social Connection
This living guide is a communications and advocacy resource produced by the Secretariat of the World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection, in collaboration with the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC)1, through the WHO Age-friendly Environments Kn
[Recording] Don't ignore the signs: Supporting men's mental health as we age
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Mental health is an essential part of healthy aging, yet many men find it difficult to recognize when they’re struggling or to ask for help when they do. Let’s start by meeting Jorge. He has retired after decades of work and is now caring for his spouse, who has serious health problems. Many fr
[Tool] Planning for Safety
Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)
A Risk Assessment Tool for Community Programs
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