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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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[Webinar Deck] Digital Equity Framework

Indira Riadi, United Way of British Columbia

A framework for digital equity that can be applied by CBSS agencies to frame, plan, deliver, and evaluate technology programs for seniors. 

[Resources] ISSofBC Digital Literacy Resources

ISSofBC

Helping newcomers overcome digital literacy barriers

[Resource Website] Best Buy Digital Citizen - French & English

Best Buy Canada

Best Buy Digital Citizen can be accessed for FREE in English and French using the following links:English: Best Buy Digital Citizen French: Citoyen numérique Best BuyDigital Skills Courses help build your foundational skills to navigate the digital world. Learning about apps, how to stay safe onl

[Resources] Learning New Technology (Computers & Mobile Devices)

ABC Life Literacy Canada

Access All Resources Here: https://abcconnectforlearning.ca/resources/learning-new-technology/The ABC Connect for Learning resources are for use at home and in workshops and activities that are also free for participants. These include PDF lessons plans predominantly. Resources are not to be used

[Article] Online Safety & Dementia

Alzheimer Society Canada

Read Here: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia/ensuring-safety-security/online-safetySeniors are one of the fastest growing demographics of Internet users in the world. When someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it is vital to help them keep their online identit

[Resource] Fraud Prevention Toolkit For Older Adults

Canadian Bankers Association

The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) has created a toolkit to help older adults identify scams and take proactive steps to protect their personal information and finances from fraud.Contents: Fraud Prevention ChecklistProtecting Against Common Scams:Email Fraud or Phishing ScamsPhone or Voicemail

[Article] AI taking phone fraud to new heights

IT World Canada

Read Here: https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canadian-telecom-summit-ai-taking-phone-fraud-to-new-heights/552628#:~:text=Plus%2C%20they%20are%20relying%20heavily,use%20fully%20AI%2Dgenerated%20audioAt the 22nd Canadian Telecom Summit, Seattle-based Hiya unpacked the state of phone fraud in Cana

[Article] How To Avoid The 15 Most Common Holiday Scams (2023 Update)

Aura

Read Here: https://www.aura.com/learn/holiday-scams#:~:text=Warning%20signs%20of%20holiday%20phishing,infect%20your%20device%20with%20malwareScammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams of 2023 while shopping, traveling, and giving.

[Video Series] How to be Unscammable

Gluu Society

A 10 Part Video Series by Gluu Society & Telus focused on essential online/ digital safety and security: In Episode 1, West Vancouver host Linda Fawcus explains the easy digital security tips that will help keep your home network safe from cyberattacks, malware, & viruses.In Episode 2, West

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