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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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International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Dec 3

Healthy Aging Alberta

International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities. Not all disabilities are noticeable. Persons with hidden disabilities such as Mental illness, neurodivergence, diabetes, chronic pain, cognitive dysfunction and much more, are used to “mas

Social Prescribing: A Resource for Health Professionals (tool)

Centre for Effective Practice

Social Prescribing: A Resource for Health Professionals ( tool)

The Quiet Struggle: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation as We Age

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

The quiet struggle: Tackling loneliness and social isolation as we age

Study Results: Labour Force Survey, October 2023

Government of Canada

Canada labour force survey results

Study: Functional health difficulties among lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada

Government of Canada

Study: Functional health difficulties among lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada

Podcast: The Future Age

SE Health

Tune into The Future Age podcast, where we explore creative solutions in reimagining what life could look like as we get older. Topics include: the future of work, transportation, 3D printed homes, aging and AI, agetech, and more.Episode 4: What is the Future of Aging?Episode Summary:Join Zannat Rez

Cardiovascular Disease: Can Digital Technologies Help?

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

New digital health technologies emerge often in today’s world. Phone apps, health websites, and wearable technologies – like watches, can help you set and monitor health goals. For people living with or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), using digital health technologies may be of interest

Caregiver-Centered Care Education: Education for Health and Social Care Providers about Person-Centered Care for Family Caregivers

Dr. Jasneet Parmar, Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UofA

Do you work with family caregivers? Do you want to learn more about person-centered care for family caregivers? Our competency-based Caregiver-Centered Care Education is Free online www.caregivercare.ca. Each module takes 45-60 minutes to complete. You receive a continuing competency certificate on

RECORDING: Social Prescribing for Older Adults in Alberta - Panel Discussion

Healthy Aging Alberta

Social Prescribing is a person-centered and holistic approach to bridging health and social models of well-being through creating formal referral pathways from a healthcare provider into community-based services. By working together and with other systems, such as health and housing, we can ensure

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