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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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(Resource) Heart and Stroke Resources
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Here are a variety of Heart and Stroke Resources for older adults.
[Report] WHO clinical consortium on healthy ageing 2023
WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing
The 2023 meeting of the WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing (CCHA) was the group’s ninth gathering and took place in Geneva 5–7 December 2023.
[Toolkit] Expansion of Messaging on Vision Health and Ageing
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For older people, vision impairment can lead to loss of function, limited independence, social isolation, and overall declines in health, yet there is a lack of alignment amongst vision and ageing sectors and limited resources to describe the influence of vision on ageing and vice versa to support engagement of key stakeholders.
[Resource] Webinar - How Institutions, Politics, Organizations, and Governance Shaped COVID-19 Responses
National Collaborating Centre for Health Public Policy
This webinar was intended to share results from the research project, Upstream determinants of effective COVID-19 response: learning from comparisons across Canada’s provinces, funded by CIHR, in which the NCCHPP is a collaborator.
[Article] How to Frame Policy Recommendations for High Impact: Insight & Inspiration from NonProfit Experts
Imagine Canada
We reached out to policy experts across the nonprofit sector to get their insights into how to craft clear, compelling and relevant advocacy messaging that gets results.
[Resource] Mental health and heart disease: Can psychological therapies help?
McMaster University
Across Canada, 2.6 million adults aged 20 plus live with a diagnosis of heart disease. This means that heart disease affects a staggering 1 in 12 (1).
[Video] Dementia: What you need to know
McMaster University
Did you know that 45% of dementias could be delayed or prevented? In this 5-minute video, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Anthony Levinson describes what dementia is and the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to it.
[Resource] 3 populations that benefit from falls prevention strategies
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Did you know falls are seen as a serious public health issue? It’s not surprising when we consider that falls significantly contribute to deaths resulting from accidental injury (1). While anyone can take a tumble, different populations, such as those living within certain settings or with specific health conditions, face factors that increase their risk of experiencing falls and their potential consequences.
[Resource] Don't get scammed: Protecting yourself from financial fraud
McMaster University
Unfortunately, as we age, we can become targets for financial fraudsters. However, the good news is that you can significantly reduce your risk by being aware and taking a few precautions. This blog post will arm you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and protect your hard-earned money.
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