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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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SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Senior Households Living in Core Housing Need (2019)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The number of senior households living in core housing need in Canada grew over the period 2011 to 2016. Not only did it increase during that period, but it also rose at a faster pace than for non-senior households. The incidence, proportion, and number of senior households in core housing need vari
Webinar: Innovative and Effective Approaches to Volunteering in the CBSS Sector
Healthy Aging by United Way
Innovative and Effective Approaches to Volunteering in the CBSS Sector - April 30th, 2019
In this webinar, you will learn about creative strategies that are working in several organizations and communities – large and small, rural and urban – as well as a variety of helpful resources for vo
Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
The purpose of this environmental scan is to increase understanding of the impact of domestic and international public policies and programs on the choices of older workers (aged 55 and older) to remain in, retire from, or re-enter the labour force to inform public policy discussions, decisions and
Report on housing needs of seniors (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
This report provides a national picture of seniors’ integrated housing needs (when possible by gender, age and region). In addition, the report offers an overview of current Canadian and international initiatives that assist seniors in addressing integrated housing needs. It also examines the pote
Core Community Supports to Age in Community (2019)
Employment and Social Development Canada
This report focuses on the following core community supports, identified by the FPT Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum as critical to aging in place for older adults. Such supports may be delivered by federal, provincial or territorial governments, their agents, and/or other organizations.
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Aging Parents / Caregivers Pamphlet
Community Living BC
This pamphlet helps to inform aging parents and caregivers of the need to, and benefits of, making a plan with their family member as they both age.
The pamphlet was developed with input and assistance from CLBC’s Provincial Advisory Committee and the Surrey Community Council.
Looking Forward to the Future: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities as they Age (2017)
Community Living BC (CLBC)
This is a book of stories about how people have come together to create positive outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities as they age. This resource is aimed at inspiring other people to use similar strategies to create their own stories of successful practice.
Aging with a Developmental Disability
Community Living BC
This is a planning guide for families, personal support networks, and other supporters of adults with developmental disabilities who are getting older. (October, 2017)
This is a joint project from Community Living BC, BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty ReductionÂ
WEBINAR: Social Isolation and Aging - An Introduction to Risk Factors and Responses
Healthy Aging by United Way
Social connectedness is an important determinant of health, and includes such things as frequency of contact with others, satisfaction with personal relationships, social support, and engagement in the community. Evidence shows that social connectedness and a sense of belonging is vital to health an
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