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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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[Toolkit] Having the Difficult Conversations on Anti-Racism and Decolonization?
CDLI
Difficult Conversations on Anti-Racism and Decolonization checklist
[Resource] Helping Movements Meet the Moment: What Philanthropy Can and Must Do
Non Profit Quarterly
Helping Movements Meet the Moment: What Philanthropy Can and Must DoSulma Arias and Manuel PastorJanuary 18, 2024PrintImage credit: hay s on UnsplashSeveral overlapping crises are wreaking havoc in the United States and across the globe. From climate catastrophe and forced migration to economic
[Toolkit] Essential Care Partner Toolkit
Sinai Health
Click HERE to learn moreEssential care partners may be supporting their family or friend with some of their basic care needs while they are in the hospital. These resources will provide you with some of the key information on how you can help. Before you provide care to a patient in hospital, please
[Resource] AGING IS UNIVERSAL Infographic
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council and Age Friendly Edmonton Working Group
Ageism—discrimination based on age—is a common occurrence. It impacts how we value ourselves and others, limiting our ability to age well. It’s time we embrace aging and empower all Edmontonians to lead full lives, no matter their age.
[Resource] How sedentary behavior increases your risk of cancer
Canadian Cancer Society
If you’re like the average Canadian, you sit for most of the day. A growing body of evidence supports a link between sedentary behaviour and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The longer a person sits, the higher the risk."But I exercise regularly. I must have a lower risk of cancer even thou
[Resource] Global Campaign to Combat Ageism - Toolkit
World Health Organization
OverviewThis toolkit was designed for the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism. It will equip you with the necessary resources to learn about ageism, initiate your own conversations about this important topic in your community, organize events to raise awareness, and spread the word through social media
[Resource] Health Promoter Competencies’ Toolkit
Canadian Public Health Association
PAN-CANADIAN HEALTH PROMOTER COMPETENCIES AND TOOLKITSkills to improve health, health equity and determinants of health.The Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies builds upon the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada providing greater detail regarding the knowledge, skills, and abilities
[Resource] Simplified Manual for Samsung Galaxy Tablets
Isabelle Vilm
This in-depth easy to follow manual, created by Isabelle Vilm from Literacy Now Cowichan, is a great resource to use when teaching older adults how to use a Samsung Galaxy tablet. Easily laid out with lots of images it is an extremely useful and beneficial resource.
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