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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[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.
[Resource] iPad Basics
GCF Global
Click HERE to learn moreiPad BasicsIn this free tutorial, learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPad tablet
[Resource] "E-Transfers" Information
ABC LifeLiteracyCanada
This document describes what an E-transfer is and the benefits and pitfalls of this form of payment. There are step-by-step descriptions on how to send and receive E-transfers.Â
[Resource] The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd edition
Competition Bureau Canada
Click HERE to learn morePrefaceScammers are sneaky and sly. They can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses. No one is immune to fraud.Our group of superheroes has found a way to see through the scams. Their secret is simple: knowledge is power!  Read on to fin
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