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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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[Directory] Long-Term Care and Assisted Living in BC
Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
Looking for reliable information on long-term care or assisted living homes in B.C.? OSA's searchable directory provides standardized information on publicly-subsidized facilities across the province. Compare locations, services, room types and more.Visit Directory
[Resource] Age-positive image library
Age Without Limits
Age Without Limits has created the first free library showing positive and realistic images of over 50s. Our photos show a more realistic and diverse depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is ava
[Booklet] Get Fit for Life
National Institute on Aging (NIH)
This booklet will help you learn about exercise and physical activity as you age.
[Report] 2024-2025 Report on Homeless Counts in B.C.
BC Housing
Community profiles were created as a result of Homeless Counts conducted in 20 communities across British Columbia in 2025.
[Tech Tips] AI workflow and prompts
Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO)
These documents were created for Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario, but they can be applied to your program or organization as well. Available in English and French.
[Tip Sheet] Making the Connection: Marketing Tips to Reach Socially Isolated Seniors
Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO)
Loneliness and isolation do not have to be an inevitable part of aging. By strategically using your tools and team you can reach and impact local seniors in need of connection.Take a look at this document created by OACAO (available in English and French).
[Marketing] Social Media: Engagement Essentials
Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO)
A simple guide to social media engagement planning
[Toolkit] Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters
Alzheimer Society of Ontario
By 2050, Canadians will dedicate 1.4 billion hours annually to supporting people living with dementia, and today’s youth will be at the heart of that care. Inspired by advocate Phyllis Fehr, researchers and youth co-designed the Youth in Action Toolkit to equip kids in grade five and up (ages 9+)
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