CORE Alberta News - November 30, 2023

International Day of People with DisabilitiesDecember 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities. Not all disabilities are noticeable. Persons with hidden disabilities, such as Mental illness, neurodivergence, diabetes, chronic pain, cognitive dysfunction and much more, are familiar with “masking” their disability. The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. This Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of integrating persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. The theme of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities."

Here are some helpful resource links: 

2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations 

Resources for Workplaces | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca) 

Canada Disability Benefit Tool | Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer 

Financial Literacy and Digital Health

For our last newsletter in November, we want to feature both Financial Literacy Month and Digital Health Week. It is never too late to increase both your financial literacy and digital health. Many of the community-based seniors serving organizations host digital literacy and fraud classes in your area. Make sure to check out what is available to support the older adults connected to you.

Here are some additional resources:

Canadian Internet Use Survey, 2022 | Statistics Canada 

The Swedish AgeTech Market Report 2023 | Aging 2.0 

Podcast: Age-Friendly Technologies | Coming of Age 

Video: Seniors Can Be Fraud-Fighting, Scam-Busting Superheroes, Too | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) 

Estate planning: Report reveals many Canadians are not prepared | RBC Wealth Management 

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: Canadian Perspectives on Estate Planning | National Institute on Ageing 

Canadian Perspectives on the Financial Realities of Ageing in Place | National Institute on Ageing  

As always, if there are important topics that you would like more information on or possibilities you would like to explore, please connect with us.

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