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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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Canadians Need to Confront the Financial Realities of Retirement
Canadian ETF Association
A sobering portrayal of the real costs of retirement shared recently by an expert source on aging issues reveals far-reaching financial and planning gaps that could tarnish many Canadians’ “golden years.”
In a webinar delivered recently to the Canadian Exchange Traded Funds Association (CETFA
Leaving No One Behind in Long-Term Care: Enhancing Socio-Demographic Data Collection in Long-Term Care Settings
Stanford Social Innovation Review
A new report from the National Institute on Ageing and Wellesley Institute shows that, due to a lack of data, we still do not have a full picture of the impacts of the pandemic in Canada's long-term care homes.
While COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on Canada's most vulnerable populations
One-time payment for older seniors
Government of Canada
Older seniors, born on or before June 30, 1947, who are eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) in June 2021, will receive a one-time payment of $500 the week of August 16, 2021.
This one-time payment will provide immediate support until a permanent 10% increase to the OAS pension for seniors aged 75 a
Informing policy for long-term global food security
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
More than 820 million people in the world don't have enough to eat, while climate change and increasing competition for land and water are further raising concerns about the future balance between food demand and supply. The results of a new IIASA-led study can be used to benchmark global food secur
Smart-home systems should improve the quality of life of its users while protecting their privacy
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Review question
What are the different types of technology-based strategies available to help older adults living independently in their homes, and to what extent do these technologies protect the privacy of their users?
Background
Older adults prefer to live in their homes rather than in a
RECORDING: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitance: Conversations with Primary Care
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases
Canadian and international surveys indicate that vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a significant barrier to achieving immunization thresholds needed to control COVID-19. Although the number of vaccinations continues to rise, the decrease in VH is occurring at a much slower rate. In recent months, surveys ha
Fact or fiction: Research sheds light on the safety and effectiveness of aspirin as a preventative strategy
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Globally, over 55 million lives were lost in 2019 due to a variety of causes. More than 30 million of those deaths, however, can be attributed to just 10 diseases or conditions. Amongst this list are the usual suspects, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and specific types of
ActionDignity is Soliciting Feedback on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Your Nonprofit
ActionDignity
ActionDignity is inviting you to complete a short six-question survey, whether you are new to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work, or your organization is well-practiced in it. Wherever you are on the spectrum and whatever your role is, they would love to hear from you. Their goal is to lear
Social Well-Being Tracker
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Welcome to Edmonton Social Planning Council's social well-being indicator tracker!
This tracker is an adaptation of their bi-annual Tracking the Trends publication. Adapting Tracking the Trends into an online format allows them to update data as it is released, solidifying it as a source of timely
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