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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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Research Participants - Responsible for More: Informal Caregiving and Parenting in a Pandemic

Dalhousie University

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented restrictions on support for caregivers and parents across Alberta. We are writing to request your assistance recruiting caregivers and/or parents to participate in a study, titled “Responsible for more: Informal caregiving and parenting in a pandemic.

Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact

World Health Organization

Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity across generations. Ageism is highly detrimental to our health and well-being and imposes a heavy cost on societies. The World Health Organization (WHO)

RECORDING & RESOURCES: Connecting People and Community for Living Well - September 2023 Partners' Meeting

Connecting People & Community for Living Well

The Connecting People and Community for Living Well Group hosted their September 2023 Partners' Meeting.

RECORDING & RESOURCES: Connecting People and Community for Living Well - October 2023 Partners' Meeting

Connecting People & Community for Living Well

The Connecting People and Community for Living Well Group hosted their October 2023 Partners' Meeting.

RECORDING: How Can Your Organization Build Connections to Strengthen Communities?

CORE Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults Group

On November 9, 2023, the CORE Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults Group hosted a session called "How can your organization build connections to strengthen communities?" with Heather Keam from the Tamarack Institute.Description: With the rise in social isolation and loneliness in our

RECORDING: Elder Abuse Movement for Change

CORE Elder Abuse Group & Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC)

Elder Abuse is often committed by someone known to the victim, such as a family member, friend, or caregiver, but the abuse can come from anyone in a position of power, control, or trust in the older adult’s life. In recognition of Family Violence Prevention Month, the CORE Alberta Elder Abuse Gro

Creating the Conditions for Resilient Communities: A Public Health Approach to Emergencies

Public Health Agency of Canada

The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada's report on the state of public health in Canada in 2023 – Creating the Conditions for Resilient Populations: A Public Health Approach to Emergencies.The impacts of emergencies are not the same for everyone. Some populations are at greater risk of exposure

Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day Links and Resources

Healthy Aging Alberta

Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day Links and Resources

RECORDING: Intergenerational Café ~ Ethical Wills

CORE Alberta Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice

Carol Kodish-Butt visited the November 8th Intergenerational Café to share her knowledge and experience of Ethical Wills. These are a way to tell our stories and share lessons we’ve learned. Carol is exploring the possibilities of using this process to help generations understand each other and s

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