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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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Scams and Fraud
Canada Revenue Agency
March is Fraud Prevention Month!
This year’s fraud prevention campaign will focus on impersonation scams—scams that often involve fraudsters posing as a trusted source from the bank or a government department. These fraudsters’ goal is to steal money or personal information.
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The Overlooked Issue of Shingles Infections in Older Canadians, And How to Address It!
National Institute on Ageing
Shingles infections affect an estimated 90,000 Canadians aged 50 years and over each year, and cost the health care system approximately $67-82 million.
Despite its prevalence—particularly among older adults—and the risk of serious health complications, only 27% of Canadians aged 50 years and o
Five ways women can champion their own health
University of Alberta
In this article, Gillian Rutherford shares how, "Gender disparities and gender roles — such as how much time you spend doing housework, whether you are a child’s primary caregiver and whether you have emotional support at home — add up to extra stress that affects women disproportionately, con
The Future of Fundraising: Where To From Here? Field Study Report
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations has commissioned KCI in producing a field study to better understand the current and emerging trends in the philanthropic environment in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region over the next three to five years.
CAGP/CCSMH Seniors' Mental Health Outstanding Care and Integrative Practice Award
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
This award is in recognition of an individual, team, service or program leading outstanding seniors’ mental healthcare and integrative practice models, such as: interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration, integration of mental and physical health care, and/or support systems integration
Budget 2022 and Community Prosperity in Alberta: Initial Analysis from CCVO
Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
In this preliminary analysis, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations shares their insights into how Alberta Budget 2022-23 affects the work of Alberta's community nonprofits.
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fACT Sheet — 2022 Alberta Provincial Budget
Edmonton Social Planning Council
The 2022 Alberta Provincial Budget fACT Sheet coverse the final year of the budget under the current government.
Edmonton Social Planning Council breaks down what is relevant to social programs, especially for thsoe living with a low income or in poverty. Learn more about the impacts of funding on
Bringing the Voices of Canadian Seniors Together in the Fight Against Influenza
International Federation on Ageing
The Bringing the Voices of Canadian Seniors Together in the Fight Against Influenza project gathered important views from Canadian seniors about the barriers to influenza vaccination for the first time.
The project findings include:
The importance of prioritizing and implementing a life-course
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
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