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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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Podcast: The Blue Book Seniors Serving Seniors Podcast Episode #1 – Impact of COVID on Seniors
Seniors Serving Seniors
In the first episode of the “The Blue Book Seniors Serving Seniors Podcast” Executive Director Vicki Pilot is joined by Adam Newton, Social Worker with Island Health, Dr. Penny McCourt, and Denise Cloutier to discuss the effects and research into Covid-19 on the seniors’ population in the Capi
Study Paper (2021): Update on the 2009 Provincial Strategy Document of Vulnerable Adults and Capability in British Columbia: A Discussion Paper and Reference Guide
Canadian Centre for Elder Law, BCÂ Council to Reduce Elder Abuse, BCÂ Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law, the BC Council to Reduce Elder Abuse and the BC Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative are pleased to announce the release of a new study paper: an Update on the 2009 Provincial Strategy Document of Vulnerable Adults and Capability in British Columb
CBSS Provincial Consultation - COVID-19 Rapid Research Response
United Way Healthy Aging, Dialogues in Action
On November 25, 2020, United Way Healthy Aging (UWHA) and Dialogues in Action (DIA) hosted a Provincial Consultation in BC to review the findings of a COVID Responses and Learnings Study. Throughout Fall 2020, UWHA and DIA supported a team of researchers to conduct 60 one-on-one interviews, 16 group
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Aging CORE Canada Virtual Launch Event
United Way Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging CORE Canada launched on April 8th, 2021, via a nation-wide virtual event. The event's program featured The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors; Kahir Lalji (Provincial Director, Population Health, United Way of the Lower Mainland); and Gregor Sneddon (HelpAge Canada). The event
Virtual theatre performance: Same Old Same Old - June 8-13, 2021
Belfry Theatre
Two Belfry favourites return with a brand-new collaboration. Actor Jan Wood, (Mrs. Fezziwig in our production of A Christmas Carol) and James Fagan Tait (director and co-writer of 21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer) team up to write and star in this charming new play. Steadily approaching “
Tableau Maps of those 65+ in SSSC zones : Vancouver/Victoria, Province of BC
United Way Healthy Aging, UBC Housing Research Collaborative
These tableau maps, created by United Way Healthy Aging and developed by UBC Housing Research Collaborative, present the populations of those 65+ in the catchment areas for the 24 SSSC (Safe Seniors Strong Communities) Response Hubs in the province.
Click here for the full map for the province o
Risk & Vulnerability Map: COVID-19 Risks in British Columbia’s Neighbourhoods
The risk of contracting coronavirus varies between people and places, which makes some British Columbians more likely to develop COVID-19 than others. By scrolling through the maps on this page, you can see how our research team based at Simon Fraser University has been exploring these issues of in
Report: Social Services Labour Market Research Project
The community social services sector provides the majority of social care available in BC. Community social services touch the lives of every person in this province, from infants to older adults. They include things like supports for people with disabilities, employment programs, supports for those
Canada Carer Well-Being Index: Who Cares for Carers? Perspectives on COVID-19 Pressures and Lack of Support
Embracing Carers, EMD Serono
The Carer Well-Being Index is a global research study commissioned by Embracing Carers and fielded in partnership with an independent, third-party market research provider and non-governmental organizations across 12 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Au
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