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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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Boost happiness and well-being in your golden years
News Canada
As we age, many of us realize that we may lose some strength and flexibility. But staying active and healthy as you get older can prevent this and is easier than you think. All it takes is keeping a few lifestyle and wellness tips in mind.
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Federal Election Voter Toolkit
CanAge
CanAge has created a handy downloadable you can use to make your voting experience as easy and safe as possible!
You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, an explanation of all of the ways you can vote, and a step-by-step guide on how to find and engage with your local candidates.
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Supplementing our diets with supplements for heart health?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
We all want good heart health, a high functioning immune system, strong bones, glowing skin, and the list goes on. Consuming a well-balanced diet that’s rich in essential nutrients plays an important role in aging optimally. But with busy schedules, potential financial barriers, and competing heal
Partnerships and Polarity Management
JS Daw & Associates
When we encounter challenges in partnership we generally see them as problems we must solve. We come by this tendency honestly as we have been trained to look for “the answer” to our problems. But is this possible and even in the best interests of building effective and impactful partnerships?
Partnership Brokering and Anti-Racism Community of Practice Webinar Recording and Resources
JS Daw & Associates
As partnership brokers, our work can range from bridging across partner organizations to delivering a specific project to systems change. How can we do our work in an anti-racist way?
This Community of Practice session was an opportunity to dive into a series of questions with colleagues to explore
Radical Inclusion: Report on the Status of Rights of People Living with Disability in Alberta
John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
The Radical Inclusion Project, by John Humphrey Centre, compiled a report for the UN Committee. Report on the Status of Rights of People Living with Disability in Alberta.
This report is "is an outcome of the critical human rights issues identified that are impacting people living with disability i
Taking control of your arthritis with evidence-based approaches
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
September is Arthritis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and educate people about what arthritis is and how it affects people. Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians live with the pain of arthritis and more than half of them are under the age of 65. It is a complex disease with over 100 dif
Vote Housing: Our 2021 Federal Election Platform
Vote Housing
Every day in Canada, 1.7 million households live in a home that is either unaffordable, overcrowded and/or needs major repairs, while 35,000 Canadians experience homelessness on any given night.
Further, 36% of Canadians have been homeless themselves or know someone who has been homeless.
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ABC Skills Hub - Guide to Voting
ABC Life Literacy Canada
This course has activities to help you understand important ideas about elections and how voting works. These activities are part of the Guide to Voting workbook and will help you develop your civic literacy skills.
Do you want to learn more about voting? Check out the Guide to Voting workbook for
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