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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Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project
Links2Wellbeing and Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario
Attached is an article that discusses the transformative journey of John, a 62-year-old retiree from Oakville, Ontario, who transitioned from being a client to a volunteer through the Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project. After facing challenging situations, including traumatic work he did rel
Social Prescribing with Dr. Grace Park
Health Quality BC
Click HERE to watch a webinar about social prescribing's application for people living with type 2 diabetes.Social prescribing involves referring or linking patients to a wide range of non-clinical services that may address unmet needs that are affecting their health or wellness. Join us at this web
Older adults and social prescribing experience, outcomes, and processes: a meta-aggregation systematic review
Grover S., Sandhu P., Nijjar G. et al.
Attached is a systematic review of older adults' and providers' experiences with social prescribing, aiming to guide future research, practice, and policy. The synthesis emphasizes the need for person-centered approaches, the importance of relationships between link workers and older adults, and the
Embracing Winter: 4 Wellness Tips
McMaster University
As winter blankets the world in a shimmering coat of snow and the days start to feel shorter, thanks to fewer daylight hours, many people begin to find it challenging to maintain their well-being. The colder temperatures and darker days can have an impact on both our physical and mental health. However, with a few simple adjustments and mindful practices, we all can navigate the winter season with grace and vitality.
Survey Results: National Caregiving Survey – Summary of findings
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
To better understand the current experiences of caregivers and care providers across Canada, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence worked with Leger Communications to develop and deliver a pan-Canadian survey.
Report: Understanding the Factors Driving the Epidemic of Social Isolation and Loneliness among Older Canadians
National Institute on Ageing
Social isolation and loneliness are becoming increasingly recognized as significant public health concerns, particularly for older individuals, across Canada and around the world. Download the report online.
Recorded Webinar: Preventing Falls in At-Risk Older Adults - Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose
LOOP
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION: Join Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose to review and discuss the efficacy of exercise in preventing falls among at risk older adults and possible ways to enhance its benefit. PRESENTER: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, is a physical therapist and a Canada Research Chair at the U
[Video] Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium
CFPC Fall Prevention
The Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium was held in Newfoundland, June 11, 2018. This pivotal event marks the beginning of an international network on this important issue
[Resource] A CDC Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions: What Works for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, 4th Edition
CDC
This collection of effective fall interventions is designed to help public health practitioners, senior service providers, clinicians, and others who want to address older adult falls in their community.The 4th edition of the Compendium describes 34 single interventions (17 exercise interventions,
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