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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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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
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Government of Canada
Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021.
This subsidy will provide pay
Alberta Health Services (AHS): Help in Tough Times
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
At some point in our lives we all have stressful times. We can be impacted by such things as financial pressures, unexpected difficulties, unemployment, or stressful situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) consolidated the mental health supports that are ava
Music For Dementia
Music For Dementia
Music can be a powerful tool to communicate and engage older adults with dementia. Music For Dementia has provided a webpage with various resources compiled to help individuals start using music creatively! You can learn how to make mixtapes (online is an option too) and host musical conversations
Telus Mobility for Good Seniors Program
Telus
Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service and a free refurbished device. To apply or for more information, visit the website.
Alberta Nonprofit Data Strategy
Policy Wise for Children & Families
The Alberta Nonprofit Data Strategy is a sector-wide collaborative initiative to build a knowledge-driven nonprofit sector. It is recognized in the nonprofit and voluntary sectors that access to timely, relevant information provides the best possible foundation to make evidence-based decisions. With
ABNN: Fall Survey Shows Nonprofit Challenges are Evolving
Alberta Nonprofit Network
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early March, the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) has conducted three sector surveys. Each tells a different story of the daily realities and challenges Alberta nonprofits and charities have faced during the different stages of this pandemic.
In the survey ABNN
Coordinated Pandemic Response for Edmonton Senior Serving Community
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Very early in the pandemic the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council, City of Edmonton, and SAGE Seniors began meeting to discuss and strategize ways to coordinate a community wide response to the pandemic to ensure the most effective and efficient allocation of dollars and seamless service provisio
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