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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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What Does It Look Like to Support Women of Color to Lead?

Cyndi Suarez, Nonprofit Quarterly

This article was originally published on October 8, 2019. The driving question in Wilnelia Rivera’s work is “What makes women of color successful?” It is this kind of focus that helped Ayanna Pressley win a Congressional seat with the slogan, “Change Can’t Wait.” Rivera was Pressley’

Health related resources for seniors during COVID-19

PCN Calgary Foothills

Calgary Foothills PCN has put together health resources to help support seniors’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Days and 21 Stories of Inspiration and Innovation

Aging 2.0

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the older adult population the hardest, not only from a risk and mortality perspective, but also in the way it exacerbated isolation and loneliness due to social distancing. As 2021 begins, we are kicking off the year by highlighting inspiring stories of impact and

Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts

National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

This resource is available in English only. Social determinants of health: The Canadian facts (second edition)* was written to spark research, advocacy, debate and meaningful action on the social and economic factors that shape the health of Canadians. Stress and the social determinants of health

December 10, 2020: Alberta Seniors and Housing Telephone Town Hall - Information Sheet

Government of Alberta

On December 10, 2020, the Ministry of Seniors and Housing invited community-based seniors serving organizations and their allied partners to a telephone town hall with Honourable Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing; Dr. Marcia Johnson, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health; and guest

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic

Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic celebrates the successful launch of their new service News release December 11, 2020 — Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of our lives, from working from home to seeking medical help when

Increasing Public Participation and Influence in Local Decision-Making

Baxter, Barnes, Lee, Mead and Clowes

This research is a mix-method systematic review that explores creating conditions for people to exert influence and control, expand public participation, and how this can lead to addressing health inequities. Areas to prioritise for action within local governance systems include: supporting communi

The Effectiveness of Community-Based Social Innovations for Healthy Aging in Middle-and High-Income Countries

Ioana Ghiga, Emma Pitchforth, Louise Leptit, Celine Miani, Gemma-Clare Ali and Catherine Meads

This research article is a systematic review of community-based social innovations (CBSIs) and how CBSIs can help address the complex needs of ageing populations globally. The aim of this research was to assess evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CBSIs involving in such contexts

Frequently asked questions: Vaccinations

Canadian Frailty Netowork

Vaccinations are an important way to AVOID frailty by building up your body’s resistance to infectious diseases. Vaccination against the flu is especially important during COVID-19. Read more below for frequently asked questions about vaccinations or visit the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) websit

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