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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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[Resource] Neighbourhood Toolkit - Ideas, strategies and resources to strengthen seniors’ social connection in neighbourhoods

Government of Canada

This toolkit brings together ideas, strategies and resources to strengthen social connections among seniors and others in their neighbourhoods. It will be useful to local community interest groups including neighbourhood associations, seniors’ organizations, community services, faith-based groups,

How can socializing benefit my health?

The Dose

Click HERE to listen to an episode of The Dose, a CBC podcast, where Dr. Kate Mulligan discusses the importance of social connections, how social prescribing works in Canada, and some indicators that someone would benefit from a social prescription.

Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project

Links2Wellbeing and Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario

Attached is an article that discusses the transformative journey of John, a 62-year-old retiree from Oakville, Ontario, who transitioned from being a client to a volunteer through the Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project. After facing challenging situations, including traumatic work he did rel

Social Prescribing with Dr. Grace Park

Health Quality BC

Click HERE to watch a webinar about social prescribing's application for people living with type 2 diabetes.Social prescribing involves referring or linking patients to a wide range of non-clinical services that may address unmet needs that are affecting their health or wellness. Join us at this web

Older adults and social prescribing experience, outcomes, and processes: a meta-aggregation systematic review

Grover S., Sandhu P., Nijjar G. et al.

Attached is a systematic review of older adults' and providers' experiences with social prescribing, aiming to guide future research, practice, and policy. The synthesis emphasizes the need for person-centered approaches, the importance of relationships between link workers and older adults, and the

Embracing Winter: 4 Wellness Tips

McMaster University

As winter blankets the world in a shimmering coat of snow and the days start to feel shorter, thanks to fewer daylight hours, many people begin to find it challenging to maintain their well-being. The colder temperatures and darker days can have an impact on both our physical and mental health. However, with a few simple adjustments and mindful practices, we all can navigate the winter season with grace and vitality.

Survey Results: National Caregiving Survey – Summary of findings

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

To better understand the current experiences of caregivers and care providers across Canada, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence worked with Leger Communications to develop and deliver a pan-Canadian survey.

Report: Understanding the Factors Driving the Epidemic of Social Isolation and Loneliness among Older Canadians

National Institute on Ageing

Social isolation and loneliness are becoming increasingly recognized as significant public health concerns, particularly for older individuals, across Canada and around the world. Download the report online.

Recorded Webinar: Preventing Falls in At-Risk Older Adults - Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose

LOOP

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION: Join Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose to review and discuss the efficacy of exercise in preventing falls among at risk older adults and possible ways to enhance its benefit. PRESENTER: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, is a physical therapist and a Canada Research Chair at the U

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