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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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Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate

Health Canada

Climate change is already affecting the health of Canadians and, without taking concerted action, will continue to result in injury, illness, and death — with greater warming comes greater health risks. Many of these health impacts can be prevented if Canada rapidly and substantially scales up eff

RECORDING - Age-Friendly Housing Series Session 1: Setting the Stage for Seniors Housing

CORE Alberta

You can access the recording HERE.  Please find the slide deck shared during the event attached.  The CORE Age-Friendly Group launched their Age-Friendly Housing Series with their first session on Feb. 23, 2022! This session focused on setting the stage for seniors housing, showcased why th

Social prescribing: Bridging the gap between clinical and social care

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

For people suffering from various ailments, the issues may not always be related to physical health. As more people seek professional help, treatments may extend to mental health care and other "social prescriptions". This popular concept in the United Kingdom is coming to Canada to enable patients

The Collective Impact Toolkit E-Book & Online Portal

Tamarack Institute

Explore a resource filled with Collective Impact tools, articles, webinars, videos, and resources curated by Tamarack Institute for member communities and key partners. The Toolkit is organized into eight chapters, following the key components of the Collective Impact framework. Tamarack has broken

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Courses

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Welcome to CCOHS courses Conveniently designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment, these user-friendly online courses are offered to educate you about workplace health and safety. All you need is a computer and access to the Internet, and you're set to go. An enriched

The Micropedia of Microaggressions

TheMicropedia.Org

Microaggressions are everyday snubs and insults that marginalized groups face. They're often very subtle comments or actions that come from implicit bias and/or stereotypes. They might seem like a compliment, a harmless comment, or a subconscious action but can greatly hurt others. Read more about t

RECORDING - Seniors Bullying: Recognize, Respond and Refer Event

CORE Alberta

ACCESS RECORDING HERE Please find the slide handout and additional resources attached.  On February 22, 2022, the CORE Elder Abuse Group hosted an event that walked participants through what seniors bullying looks like, what it feels like and what to do about it. The session offered a brief ov

RECORDING - CORE Frailty Series Session 4: Frailty in an Age-Friendly World

CORE Alberta

You can access the recording HERE. Please find the slide deck and additional resource shared during the event attached.  The CORE Age-Friendly Discussion Group hosted a session on Feb. 15, 2022, featuring four panelists that highlighted their programs that addressed social isolation and walked us

Stop Race-Based Hate

Stop Race-Based Hate

Stop Race-Based Hate is an anti-racism resource designed in Alberta to build a more anti-racist community. The tools provided on this website help users learn whether statements are racist and what can be done about it. READ MORE HERE

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