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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​B.C. Seniors' Poverty Report Card
​United Way of the Lower Mainland and SPARC BC
The B.C. Seniors’ Poverty Report Card is the first of its kind and is based on the latest data available from Statistics Canada (2015). It consists of 13 fact sheets illustrating the scope of seniors’ poverty in British Columbia.
Exchange Magazine Summer 2018: Creating Age-friendly Communities from the Ground up
Local Government Management Association
Exchange is the magazine for members of the Local Government Management Association of British Columbia. Exchange is distributed quarterly to over 900 members of the LGMA, as well as Mayors and Regional District Chairs.
Becoming age-friendly – supporting people through all stages of their life
A day in the life: How do older Canadians spend their time?
Paula Arriagada
This study uses the 2015 General Social Survey on Time Use to examine the time spent by Canadian seniors aged 65 and over on various activities. The paper focuses on three types of activities: unpaid household work, active pursuits and passive leisure activities. It examines the factors associated w
Value of Volunteering Wheel
Volunteer Canada
The Value of Volunteering Wheel illustrates the many benefits of volunteering to building confidence, competence, connections, and community. It also serves as a portal to research that examines the social and economic value to organizations, neighbourhoods, businesses, society-at-large and to vol
HOME CARE NEEDS IN CANADA -Infographic
Statistics Canada
This infographic depicts data on home care services that allow people of all ages to receive care at home rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility. Home care services include short-term care for recovery, long-term care for disabilities, chronic conditions or age limitations, and end-of-
Study: Health Reports: Unmet home care needs in Canada, November 2018
Statistics Canada
The data are from the 2015 to 2016 Canadian Community Health Survey, which collects information related to health status, health care
utilization and health determinants for the Canadian population aged 12 and older. The analysis pertains to household residents
age 18 or older who received home ca
CANADIAN CODE FOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada created the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI) to support organizations that engage volunteers. The CCVI is a guide for involving volunteers in all levels of an organization. This includes volunteers working in leadership, direct service and virtual roles. We encourage
Seniors' Transportation: Seniors on the Move
Seniors on the Move has compiled useful resources and valuable sources of information when considering transportation issues and opportunities for seniors.
Allies in Aging Volunteer Training Modules
Allies in Aging
Training can help volunteers and service providers better identify seniors who are isolated, understand their needs, and connect them with appropriate services and resources. Many of the training modules below will connect you with resources you can download to conduct interactive workshops for volu
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