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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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[Recording] CORE 101 Training Session

CORE Platforms (CORE Alberta, BC and National)

In this introductory session, the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta and BC teams will provide a general overview of the CORE platforms, their linkages to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta and Healthy Aging BC, how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector and its allies, and the benefits of the platform for connections and networking.

[Commentary] Building the social prescribing student movement in Canada

HPCDP Journal, Government of Canada

Alongside the rapid expansion of the social prescribing movement around the world, a global network of student champions has emerged to build the social prescribing student movement.

[Report] At-a-glance – Black-focused social prescribing:  the importance of an Afrocentric approach

HPCDP Journal, Government of Canada

Going beyond conventional social prescribing models, BFSP addresses specific health needs within Black communities

Common Approach to Impact Measurement Quick Guide

Common Approach

Common Approach is four community-driven standards for flexible, shareable impact measurement.

[Resource] Conversations with Calgary’s Indigenous Community

Calgary Learns

A summary report of Calgary Learns’ community consultation with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers about adult foundational learning

[Resource] Men and Suicide Fact Sheet

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Middle-aged men (40 to 60) die by suicide more than anyone, including young people and women

[Article] How to support the caregivers who support your patients

Alberta Doctors Digest

Social prescribing is an intervention where physicians connect patients’ caregivers with needed social and community care to help them deal with the crisis in caregiver mental health

[Podcast] How caregivers and social prescribing support the health care system

Alberta Doctors' Digest- AB Medical Association

Tune in to find out as Alberta Doctors' Digest editor-in-chief, Marvin Polis, talks to Liv Mendelsohn from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Darrell Gregory from Caregivers Alberta.

Social Prescribing Partner Toolkit

Healthy Aging Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is a rich network of community-based, senior-serving organizations and allies across our province united by a shared vision: to make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older. Through the support of donors and partners like you, HAA facilitates social pres

Newsletter

Sign up for the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta e-news to keep up-to-date with activity from the platform and the Community-Based Seniors Services (CBSS) sector across the province.

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