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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[Recorded Webinar] Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance programs - Government of Alberta – Seniors Programs Resource Guide
Government of Alberta – Seniors Programs Resource Guide CORE Group
overview of online services for Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance programs
[Video Database] National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education - Elder Knowledge
First Nations University of Canada
The internet is filled with videos of Elders, Knowledge Holders, and Indigenous scholars sharing some of their knowledge and wisdom. NCCIE has created this catalogue, which is a sampling of what is on the world wide web. Over 200 videos pertaining to more than twenty First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
[Resource] Canadian Social Prescribing Link Worker Competency Domains
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
The Link Worker competency domains are categorized according to the Link Workers role in supporting the individual client, engaging with community stakeholders and performing administrative functions that enhance sustainability of social prescribing practices.
[Research] Evidence-informed policy brief – Utilizing the determinants of healthy aging to guide the choice of social prescriptions for older adults
HPCDP Journal
Adopting tools such as the Healthy Aging Asset Index can bring cohesiveness to the support that older adults receive across the care continuum and has the potential to shift the balance of care away from the health system and towards the community, thus improving the capacity of health systems and government to meet the needs of Canada’s older adults.
[Resource] Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice
Government of Canada
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch. Learn more about the HPCDP Jou
[Resource] Seeing is understanding: The role of visual strategies to support older adults with cognitive impairment
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Click HERE to learn moreSeeing is understanding: The role of visual strategies to support older adults with cognitive impairmentThe Bottom LineOlder adults living with cognitive impairments can face difficulties with communication and comprehension.These challenges can negatively impact their abilit
[Resource] Technology and aging: 3 ways tech can lend a helping hand
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Click HERE to learn moreAs we age, our needs and priorities shift, and technology can play a surprisingly supportive role in navigating these changes. It's not just about keeping up with the grandkids on social media; tech can truly enhance our quality of life in meaningful ways. Here are three key
Resource List for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
United Way of Calgary and Area
A list of resources, media and organizations that cover a range of topics, including Indigenous history, cultural awareness, reconciliation, and personal stories from Indigenous perspectives.
[Report] Indigenous cultural safety - An environmental scan of cultural safety initiatives in Canada
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
Recent reviews of health systems across Canada have shown the legacy of colonialism, prejudice, and racism against Indigenous Peoples remains widespread in Canada’s health care systems. Further, the dominant culture of health care continues to be rooted in a Western bio-medical paradigm, while acc
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