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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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Therapeutic rituals to overcome grief
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
If you have lost a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic or any other traumatic event, you may still be struggling to grieve. From one country to another, from one community to another, and from one historical period to another, funeral rites help to overcome the death of a loved one by allowing mo
Food insecurity and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Statistics Canada
A study released in December 2020 shows that 14.6 per cent of Canadians were estimated to live in a food-insecure household.
Canadian households that experienced food insecurity were significantly more likely to perceive their mental health as fair or poor and to report moderate or severe anxiety.
December 5 - International Volunteer Day
United Nations
International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organization
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations
Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world
Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Age
Supporting COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing in Canada
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
This resource is available in English and French.
This report shares findings from key informant interviews conducted by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) to better understand vaccine uptake among adults experiencing precarious housing or homelessness in Canada.
Crowdfunding Alberta Program
Government of Alberta
Crowdfunding Alberta is a made-for-Alberta crowdfunding platform that makes it easier for donors to find non-profit organizations and initiatives to support, and connects Alberta’s non-profit organizations with a wider network of supporters.
Until March 31st, the Government of Alberta is supporti
How your brain can benefit from exercise
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
When we think about exercise, we often think about the physical benefits it provides – stronger muscles, increased flexibility, better stability and more. But did you know, exercise can also have positive effects on your brain’s health? Keeping both your body and brain healthy with exercise is a
Managing Remote Nonprofit Teams: 3 Strategies for HR Reps
TechSoup
Your nonprofit has learned how to keep its mission moving forward over the past year and half while many, if not all, of your team members have worked remotely. You’ve managed to continue your fundraising events in hybrid and virtual formats and hold remote meetings with major donors.
But having
Be Positive - Find the Silver Lining
Vineeta Kapoor, Kerby Centre
As we age, it is important to build our resilience and find healthy ways to cope with challenges.
Vineeta Kapoor, M. Psyc. PGDGC, Manager of Information Services at Kerby Centre shares with you how to 'find the silver lining' and ways to boost your positivity.
This presentation is part of Kerby Ce
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