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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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Interactive Risk & Vulnerability Map (Across BC)
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
The risk of contracting coronavirus varies between people and places, which makes some British Columbians more likely to develop COVID-19 than others. There are a number of reasons for this, many of which are related to socio-economic factors, occupational hazards, and our personal behaviours. These
Monitoring Seniors Services 2020 - Report and PP slides
Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
The Monitoring Seniors Services report focuses on key services in the province that fall under the Advocate’s legislated mandate. It highlights where seniors’ needs are being met and where improvements are most needed. Access to health care, appropriate housing, adequate transportation, enough
CBC Vancouver: "Choose to Move" helps seniors get moving and stay connected
CBC, Mt Pleasant Neighbourhood House
In this CBC Vancouver broadcast segment, Omnia El Shayeb of the Mt Pleasant Neighbourhood House discusses how she reaches out to seniors as part of the Choose to Move program (an Active Aging initiative). Â
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Quick Start Implementation Guide Carer-friendly Workplace Standard
McMaster University
This guide will help your organization implement a comprehensive carer-inclusive and accommodating program. It will help you define organizational roles, develop policies and practices, engage senior leaders and employees, communicate and more.
Recorded Webinar: BC Seniors Advocate - Sept 2020
Isobel MacKenzie, Parkgate Society
Presentation by: Isobel McKenzie, Seniors Advocate British Columbia. This presentation occurred on September 30th, 2020 via a Zoom Webinar and was in celebration of International Day for Older Persons 2020. A variety of topics were covered including but not limited to COVID-19. In the last 30 minute
Zoom 101 - A Practical Guide to Using Zoom
Jean Rikhof (UWLM)
In an age of virtual meetings, video conferencing platforms have become indispensable. Navigating and using these platforms effectively has become an essential skill. This webinar will provide a simple and practical guide to using Zoom, a highly popular video conferencing platform. Topics such as sc
Guidebook for Charities and Non-profit Organizations: Paths Forward in Financially Troubled Times
The Muttart Foundation
The Muttart Foundation has put together this Guidebook to help boards and staff of charities and non-profits to understand what options they might have when facing financial adversity. It explores various options that you may want to consider if you are:
in difficulty, but want to continue oper
Closing the Gaps: Recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults Across Canada
National Institute on Ageing, Canadian Red Cross
In January 2019, the Canadian Red Cross in partnership with the National Institute on Ageing reviewed the latest evidence and expert opinions to inform the development of recommendations for governments, organizations and individuals to improve emergency preparedness, response and recovery for older
Caregiving in Canada: Challenges and opportunities shaping a national conversation
Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation
Caregiving is an issue that affects all Canadians. One in four Canadians is a caregiver for someone with a long-term health condition, disability or need related to aging at some point in their lives. It is estimated that 75% of care is provided by unpaid caregivers, saving Canadian healthcare syste
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