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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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New Research – Food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic: food charity, government assistance and employment
Fei Men, Valerie Tarasuk, University of Toronto
Our new study, “Food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic: food charity, government assistance and employment”, published in Canadian Public Policy, looks at the face of food insecurity in the early days of the pandemic as it relates to employment and the new federal funding for food charity. W
Elders' Room
Shirley Steinberg, Michael B. MacDonald
The film Elders' Room developed out of an educational initiative at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Students received a scholarship to undertake an initiative at their high school. The Kainai High School students with their teachers and guidance counsellors reached ou
fACT Sheet – COVID-19 and the Islamic Community
Edmonton Social Planning Council
When lockdowns began as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA) partnered with the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) to deliver a survey on the needs of clients in the social services sector.
Working collaboratively, ESPC and IFS
WHO Episode #37 - Treatment and care at home
World Health Organization
If you have COVID-19 and are caring for someone or yourself at home, what is the treatment protocol? What is WHO’s guidance on Remdesivir and convalescent plasma therapy? How to monitor oxygen at home and what are the red flags when you should call the doctor? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Sci
WHILE NONPROFITS REMAIN HOPEFUL ABOUT A POST-PANDEMIC FUTURE, 42% EXPECT FURTHER DECLINE IN STAFF MORALE
Charity Village
There remains a lot of uncertainty about what the future holds for Canadian charities and nonprofits. With regards to the future outlook for volunteer recruitment and retention, participants are somewhat more likely to feel the current situation will stabilize or improve (72%) than deteriorate furth
Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of dementia
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
The Evidence Summary for this article has been prepared by the Cochrane Collaboration-a highly reputable, global, independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and people interested in health.
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Sharing your home to remain there as you grow older
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Most older adults want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, aging can bring its share of challenges: decreased mobility, new health conditions, reduced income and social support. All of these can ultimately limit someone's ability to live safely and independently in their home.
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Braze Mobility: Blind Spot Sensors for Wheelchairs
AGE-WELL
Tight spaces, crowded areas and doorways are some of the many places that can be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. Now there are sensors that can be installed on any wheelchair to provide the user with feedback about obstacles in their blind spots. Developed by Braze Mobility Inc., the sensors
How Technology Can Help Our Mental Well-Being
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
While mental health is an important topic to discuss regularly, the realities of the environment we are currently living in make it even more critical to talk about. As Canada endures a third wave of the pandemic in many areas across the country, people are dealing with feelings of anxiety, hopeless
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