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 independent living.
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TAKING CHARGE: Participatory Models of Aging in Place, Designed by Seniors, for Seniors
UHN Open Lab
Aging Well is an exploratory research project aimedĀ at uncovering grassroots models of seniorsā supportiveĀ living that are emerging across Canada andĀ the United States. The research takes a lead userĀ approach to explore and describe new models ofĀ senior living and supportive care. It seeks to
Recorded Webinar: Promoting Engagement of People Living with Dementia and Family/Friend Caregivers in Advance Care Planning through Community-led Programs
United Way Healthy Aging
This webinar was held on September 7th, 2021. The presentation provided an overview of learnings from, and resources developed as a part of a two-year project (2020-2021) aimed to promote the engagement of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers in Advance Care Planning (ACP). The p
Global Campaign to Combat Ageism Toolkit
United Nations
This toolkit was designed for the Global campaign to combat ageism, an initiative supported by the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization, and integral to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).Ā This campaign aims to tackle ageism by changing how we all think, feel and act towards
Still Here, Still Queer: A Handbook for Affirming LGBTQ Older Adults
The 519
This handbook supports fostering affirming spaces and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) older adults and presents best practice recommendations for the inclusion of LGBTQ older adults through the use of case studies and educational resources. It is informed by the lived ex
Checklist: Stay on Your Feet ā Home Safety Checklist
Injury Matters
Did you know that Injury Matters has a Stay On Your FeetĀ® Home Safety Checklist? The Home Safety Checklist is a great practical resource that older adults can use to identify and remove potential hazards for falls in and around the home. You might even like to use the checklist with your clients!
Under Pressure: Seniors Housing and Social Isolation in Victoria
Community Social Planning Council
The āWe Live Hereā Seniors Project was designed to gather insight into how Victoriaās housing crisis is impacting seniors. The intention of this project was to gather knowledge in order to advocate for community based responses and solutions. As seniors make up a large portion of Victoriaās
Merging for Good: A Case-Based Framework for Supporting Effective Nonprofit Amalgamations
Institute for Community Prosperity
This is a framework for nonprofit organizations that may be considering embarking on a merger, or a similar form of amalgamation or consolidation. It is also for funders - government, foundations, corporate or individual donors - and other sector ācapacity buildersā interested in supporting or a
Palliative Care ECHO Project - BC Provincial Hub
TheĀ ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)ā¢ modelĀ creates virtual knowledge-sharing networks by bringing together healthcare providers and subject matter experts using videoconference technology, brief lecture presentations, and case-based learning, fostering an āall learn, all tea
Healthy Aging ā 2020-2021 Year in Review
We are excited to share with you the 2020-21 Healthy Aging Year in Review, which tells the story of this most extraordinary year ā how United Way responded to the crisis, how the Community-Based Seniorsā Services (CBSS) sector rose to the challenge, and how the lessons learned will help us move
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