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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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Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile, 2019
Statistics Canada
Family violence in Canada: A statistical profileĀ is an annual report produced by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics at Statistics Canada as part of the Federal Family Violence Initiative. Since 1998, this report has provided data on the nature and extent of family viole
Blog: Asian Canadiansā safety amidst the pandemic
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Starting this past summer, ESPC has released a series of posts focusing on racism in Canada: its history and influence on those working to dismantle systems of oppression. Racism and discrimination are deeply rooted in the structures in which we operate, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the
RECORDING - AN OVERVIEW OF CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS IN ALBERTA
CORE Alberta
VIEW RECORDING HEREĀ
Please find the slide deck shared during the presentation attached .Ā
TheĀ CORE Elder Abuse GroupĀ hosted an overview presentation on capacity assessments and the role they can potentially play in relation to mistreatment of older adultsĀ on February 26, 2021 with facilitato
Drive Happiness: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Drive Happiness
The attached document provides contact information for Drive Happiness' Seniors Assisted Transportation programĀ and instruction on how to book a COVID-19 vaccineĀ appointment through Alberta Health Services.Ā
Drive Happiness provides transportation to eligible riders throughĀ their volunteer driv
Pharmacies participating in Alberta's Vaccination Program
Alberta Blue Cross
Select pharmacies in Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary participating vaccination program are able to offer immunizations to seniors 75 years of age and older living in the community. A listing of participating pharmacies is available here (see drop down menu on this page). More pharmacies are being in
Range of free-to-use āage-positiveā icons launched to replace stereotypical symbols of ageing
Centre for Ageing Better
The Centre for Ageing Better has released a series of ten age-positive icons, designed to replace the limited and stereotypical selection of icons and symbols commonly used to depict ageing and older people in public life.
The new range of icons was developed as part of a competition Ageing Better
Screening for breast cancer reduces death due to breast cancer in women 50 to 69 years of age who have an average risk
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Review Questions
In women who have average risk for cancer, what are the benefits and harms of screening for breast cancer in women less than 50 years, between 50 to 69 years, or between 70 to 74 years of age?
Background
Breast cancer screening involves regular examination of womenās breasts wi
Recording - How To Evaluate an Intergenerational Program (Part 3/3 Series)
CORE Alberta
You can access the recording of the conversationĀ HERE.Ā
The CORE Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice Group (IG COP)Ā hosted theĀ lastĀ part (How to EvaluateĀ an Intergenerational Program) of their 3 part workshop series on February 23, 2021. You can review information from theĀ first
COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta Health Services
Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are effective and safe. Immunization protects your health, as well as the health of your loved ones and the community. Review frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine.Ā
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