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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BLOG POSTS: Elder abuse in a COVID-19 era
McMaster University
Through its Optimal Aging Portal, McMaster University shares several blog posts on the topic of elder abuse.
EDITORIAL: Risk of increased physical inactivity during COVID-19 outbreak in older people – a call for actions
The American Geriatrics Society
Given the lack of available evidence-based treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, public health actions are of the utmost importance, with social distancing being recommended for infection control.
Despite the latter’s positive effects on disease spread, the potential increase in sedentary behavio
Rehabilitation Advice Line
Alberta Health Services
The Rehabilitation Advice Line is a telephone service which provides free rehabilitation advice and general health information for Albertans.
Alberta Wide
Tollfree
1-833-379-0563
The service provides information on:
Activities and exercises that help with physical concerns
Strategies to manag
Remote work trends to guide high performance during COVID-19
Gallup
COVID-19 has created what Time magazine called "the world's largest work-from-home experiment." It's teaching leaders who weren't on board with off-site work that operations can be just as productive as ever -- though it takes time and patience to reorient managers to get high performance from a rem
SeniorConnect Tri-Region: How to recognize and respond to seniors in need
The City of Spruce Grove
SeniorConnect Tri-Region is a free, online training program that teaches residents how to recognize and respond to seniors in need.
WEBINAR: Addressing Financial Vulnerabilities in the time of COVID-19
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAO)
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAO) presents webinars, including Addressing Financial Vulnerabilities in the time of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Fraud and Scams: How to Recognize, Reject and Report.
VIDEOS: Westend Seniors Activity Centre – 8-Week Fitness Program for Seniors
Westend Seniors Activity Centre
The Westend Seniors Activity Centre shares a video series for seniors to stay fit and active, and instructions on how to do these exercises correctly.
WATCH HERE
POSTER: RISE Campaign – reducing social isolation among older adults
Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere (RISE)
The goal of the Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere (RISE) Campaign is to help Canadians become aware of the possible impact of loneliness and social isolation on their older family members, friends and neighbours – and to take action.
WEBINAR: Leading a team remotely
IMPACT
IMPACT presents a webinar on how to effectively lead a team remotely.
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