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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Doddery but Dear?: Examining age-related stereotypes
Centre for Ageing Better
This UK paper published in 2020 is based on a literature review conducted by Dr Hannah J Swift and Ben Steeden, School of Psychology, the University of Kent, summarising what existing research tells us about the role and impact of language and stereotypes in framing old age and ageing in the UK. Bro
Harmful Effects of Ageism on Older Persons' Health Found in 45 Countries
Yale School of Public Health
In the largest examination to date of the health consequences of ageism, or age-based bias, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found evidence that it harms the health of older people in 45 countries and across 5 continents. The study included over 7 million participants.
The analy
Toolkit materials and program: Active Living with Chronic Conditions
Self-Management Programs, University of Victoria
The Self-Management Programs at the University of Victoria have developed and shared 2 new toolkits for those living with chronic conditions. A brief description is provided here - please see and share the attached posters for more information.
1. Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions
Revelstoke Video Aims to Educate Youth on Elder Abuse
The Revelstoke Community Response Network recently released a video to help educate youth on elder abuse and neglect.
Take Time for Seniors is meant to build empathy, curiosity and interest towards seniors and their stories, said the network in a news release.
The video asks youths to reflect on t
Health Reports: Social Isolation and Mortality Among Canadian Seniors
Statistics Canada
The impact of social isolation and loneliness on health and well-being is recognized globally as a public health issue. Currently, many Canadians are experiencing social isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—seniors in particular are advised to physically isolate themselves to reduce the
Webinar: Innovative and Effective Approaches to Volunteering
Annwen Loverin, Diane Willman, Brenda Gardiner
In 2019, Annwen Loverin, Diane Willman, and Brenda Gardiner hosted a webinar on innovative and effective approaches to volunteering. See attached webpage link for recorded webinar.
See powerpoint slides here.Â
*This webinar recording was originally posted to the Better at Home Hub.
Recorded Webinar: Alzheimer's Society series on understanding dementia (with slides)
Alzheimer Society BC
In 2018-2019, the Alzheimer Society BC hosted a series of webinars on dementia. See the recorded webinars:
*This webinar recording was originally posted to the Better at Home Hub.
See attached documents for Q&A follow ups and click here for the powerpoint slides.Â
Recorded Webinar: Reframing Aging
John Beilenson, Krista Brown, Frameworks Institute
In 2018, John Beilenson,President of Strategic Communications & Planning (SCP), and Krista Brown, Director of Education at the American Society on Aging, hosted a webinar on reframing aging - providing an introduction to research-based messaging strategies for aging advocates and communicato
Recorded Webinar (United Way Healthy Aging): Death and Dying
Stephen Garrett
In 2018, Stephen Garret, hosted two webinars on death and dying.Â
*This webinar recording was originally posted to the Better at Home Hub.
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