Resources
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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[Webinar recording] Elder Abuse in Ethnic Diverse Communities, Learning & Development Opportunity
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council and Healthy Aging Alberta
understanding the unique challenges faced by older adults experiencing abuse in ethnically diverse communities.
[Resource] Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage
Decade of Healthy Ageing
Click HERE to learn moreOverviewThe growing prevalence of morbidity and functional decline associated with global population ageing and gains in life expectancy have increased the demand for care and access to long-term care (LTC) to address the complex care needs of older people. This publication i
[Podcast] Women Confronting Ageism
BBC | The Conversation
Click HERE to listenElla Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world.Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, di
[Resource] Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings – Brief 6. Ensuring financial protection in long-term care
WHO
OverviewThe WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre – WKC) has produced a series of research briefs on financing long-term care (LTC) which translate research evidence to guide policy-makers on designing and financing LTC in low- and middle-income countries. Brief 6 in the series, Finan
[Resource] Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism
JL Heinze | NSVRC
Click HERE to learn moreAccording to the CDC, “Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function and how they participate in society, and making sure everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities
[Resource] Guidance on Federal Accessibility Plans
Employment and Social Development Canada
These guidance modules will help federally regulated entities create accessibility plans as required by the Accessible Canada Regulations. They also contain additional tips, best practices, and resources that may inspire entities to go farther in eliminating barriers to accessibility.Click HERE to
[Resource] Social Prescribing - Community Implementation Toolkit - May 2024
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is a rich network of community-based, seniors-serving organizations and allies across the province united by a shared vision: to make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older. HAA facilitates social prescribing programs for older adults throughout the pro
[Resource] World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD) Toolkit
AEAAC and CORE Elder Abuse Group
A toolkit to support you for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD)
[Tool] Guide Your Collaboration by Building an Accountability Matrix
Tamarack Institute
Collaborations often benefit from a more defined approach to their governance and leadership processes and an accountability matrix can help guide this work.
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