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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Resources to communicate about aging and ageism
Frameworks Institute
The Frameworks Institute applies social science methods to study how people understand social issues—and how best to "frame" or communicate about them. Frameworks helps shape effective communications and offers excellent, evidence-based resources that can help address negative attitudes toward ag
RECORDING: Aging with Pride: Supporting LGBTQ2S+ Seniors in Alberta
CORE Alberta
Zoom Session - August 20, 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Â
Recording is attached in this CORE post as a FILE. The a copy of the presentation can be downloaded below. Â
The Ministry of Seniors and Housing in collaboration with community organizations recently published Aging with Pride: A Guide to Cr
Increase in scams and fraud during COVID-19: How to protect yourself
RCMP, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are receiving many reports of criminals trying to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic - they urge Canadians to watch out for frauds and scams. These two organizations and have developed resources which contain information,
The Little Black Book of Scams
Government of Canada
The federal ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development and the Competition Bureau of Canada provide a resource to increase Canadians’ awareness of fraud and protect against it. The resource titled: The Little Black Book of Scams outlines many of the most common types of scams and pr
E-course Pandemic Planning: Reopening for Business - NEW & FREE!
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
This e-course features an improved look and functionality to enrich your learning experience.
As businesses and workplaces across Canada reopen their doors for workers and customers, it’s important to understand that the coronavirus will still be circulating so new infections are possible. Return
International Federation on Ageing Expert Centre
International Federation on Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) works to be a global point of connection to experts and expertise as a means to help influence and shape policy related to older people and population ageing.  Toward this outcome the IFA launched a “virtual expert centre,” that features thought le
The Need for Culturally-Informed Approaches to Food Security
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Traditional approaches to food security often emphasize food availability, access to nutritious foods, the ability for individuals and households to utilize and prepare healthy foods, and the overall stability of those factors.
While that approach may help vulnerable populations gain access to heal
COVID-19 scenario planning for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations
Monitor Institute by Deloitte
Navigating uncertainties in the social sector
The COVID-19 crisis has created a moment of hyper-uncertainty for social sector organizations. No one knows how the future will unfold, but the tools of scenario planning can help social sector leaders better prepare their organizations for the differen
Going out safely during COVID-19 – Infographic Resource
Public Health Agency of Canada
A new awareness resource shared by the Government of Canada to help communicate how to assess risk when going out.
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