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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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Social Policy Trends: The Holidays and Social Policy Issues
University of Calgary
"Most social trends show little in the way of monthly variation. Rates of poverty and measures of inequality, for example, are quite stable month to month. However, some issues of concern to social policy advocates, researchers, and governments take a noticeable turn during the holiday season. Favo
A Biopsychosocial-Ecological Framework for Family-Framed Dementia Care
Carol Ann Podgorski, Sharon D. Anderson, and Jasneet Parmar
According to the World Health Organization there are nearly 50 million people with dementia worldwide and projections indicate that this number could reach 82 million by 2030. The Alzheimer's Association reported that over six million Americans and 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer's disea
12 Ways to Brighten Someone’s Holiday
CanAge
Explore some simple and free ways to bring some warmth to an older person’s holiday season from CanAge.
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Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2022
Stanford PACS
"Only big changes will lead to positive futures."
Read the new Blueprint 2022, Lucy Bernholz's annual industry forecast for philanthropy and digital civil society, outlining what's next—and what's needed—for the sector in this pivotal moment.
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You CAN Prevent Falls!
Government of Canada
Slips and Falls Prevention
The fresh white snow this season is beautiful, but can create hazardous conditions. In fact, slips, falls and injuries accounts for 85% of injury-related hospitalizations.
As the seasons change, check out some few ideas to help prevent injury.
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A Vision to Transform Canada's Public Health System
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
This year’s annual report of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (CPHO) examines the current state of public health in Canada. It describes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides a forward-looking vision to transform Canada’s public health system, in order for it to excel and be
What you need to know about Stronger Foundations: The Government of Alberta’s affordable housing strategy
Edmonton Social Planning Council
On Nov 1, 2021 the Government of Alberta released Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing, intending to outline the action needed to provide more affordable and accessible housing options for Albertans. While some aspects of the strategy are suppor
2021 Adult Report Card
Participaction
The 2021 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity: This year’s edition examines the impact COVID-19 has had on physical activity levels and highlights how Canada faces a physical inactivity crisis deepened by the pandemic. It’s no surprise that only 12% of Canadian adults spend less than
Backing Nature: Mobilizing Private Investment for Nature-Based Climate Solutions
The Conference Board of Canada
Nature-based climate solutions can help Canada to achieve its net-zero goals. Our wealth of natural assets means we could be a world leader in this area, but we need to quickly expand the number of sustainable nature-based projects. How do we do that?
New research shows that the conservation, resto
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