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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Men's Sheds Podcast
HSE Talking Health
Irish Men's Sheds Association and Firhouse Men's Shed in Dublin discuss the positive impact of Men's Sheds on the community, the diversity of activities offered, and the importance of connection and camaraderie
Questionnaire on Education and Training for Dementia Care (November 30)
Public Health Agency of Canada
If you are a health care provider who works with people living with dementia, the Public Health Agency of Canada is interested in hearing from you about the education and training available for dementia care. The information gathered through this questionnaire will inform priority-setting for future
RECORDING: Men's Sheds Alberta CORE Group Launch!
Men's Sheds Alberta CORE Group
Men's Sheds Alberta launched their new CORE Alberta Group on November 15, 2023 with this event where participants learned how Men's Sheds support the health and well-being of men 18-101.The session included information on who Men's Sheds Alberta is, how to get involved in their CORE group, as well a
Staying Safe: A Resource for Older Adults Living in Alberta
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC)
The Staying Safe handbook was created to provide older adults with important information to help them stay safe.
Spouse Caregiver Burnout: Understanding and Managing the Symptoms (Team CarePal)
Aditya Pawar, Team CarePal
Caring for a spouse is an act of unwavering devotion and love. Spouse caregivers find themselves at the frontline, providing round-the-clock care, emotional support, and often neglecting their own well-being. This noble act, while deeply fulfilling, can lead to a condition known as caregiver burnout
Research Participants: Stranger than Family Study
Alzheimer Society of Canada and Mount Royal University
This Stranger than Family Study explores how ideas about consent, capacity, and substitute decision-making affect people facing dementia who are “going it alone” and non-family, non-friend others who are involved in representing them.It aims to learn more about the considerations and challenges
Research Participants - Responsible for More: Informal Caregiving and Parenting in a Pandemic
Dalhousie University
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented restrictions on support for caregivers and parents across Alberta. We are writing to request your assistance recruiting caregivers and/or parents to participate in a study, titled “Responsible for more: Informal caregiving and parenting in a pandemic.
Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact
World Health Organization
Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity across generations. Ageism is highly detrimental to our health and well-being and imposes a heavy cost on societies. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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