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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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The effect of an increase of the retirement age on the health, well-being, and labor force participation of older workers: A systematic literature review
Patrick Pilipiec, Wim Groot, Milena Pavlova
Abstract
To sustain a viable public pension system, many governments have increased the statutory retirement age and delayed the age of entitlement to public pension benefits. This systematic literature review investigates the empirical evidence on the effects of increasing the retirement age on th
TIP SHEET: Caring for Those Living with Dementia, Stroke and Neurodegenerative Diseases during COVID-19
Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT
While trying to maintain a safe distance from others during this time is a good idea, we cannot forget about those who are the most vulnerable.
This tip sheet offers ways to ensure the health and well-being of those living with dementia, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases during COVID-19.
Grants for individuals and charitable organizations
Edmonton Community Foundation
Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) has a variety of grants available to individuals (including youth) and charitable organizations. These include:
Community Grants
Small Grants
Young Edmonton Grants
Student Awards
Foundation Directed Initiatives
Donor Advised Grants
Designated Grants
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Financial assistance programs for eligible seniors
Government of Alberta
The primary source of income for seniors (65 years of age or older) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Security. To supplement these programs, the Government of Alberta provides a variety of health supports, services, and financial benefits.
COVID-19: Impacts for LGBTIQ Communities and Implications for Services
Rainbow Health Victoria
Beyond the immediate impact on health, the social and economic consequences of COVID-19 are far-reaching and leave no one untouched. Media commentary and policy responses have so far focused on the mental health impacts of social distancing and concerns about an increase in family violence - issues
Provincial Transportation Needs Assessment – Alberta
Medically-At-Risk Driver (MARD) Centre
In 2016-2017, the Medically-At-Risk Driver Centre conducted a Provincial Transportation Needs Assessment of seniors and persons with disabilities. Results related to seniors are available for each of the five Alberta Health Services Zones as well as for the province as a whole. This is the report th
Research from COVID-19 Social Impacts Network
COVID-19 Social Impacts Network
The COVID-19 Social Impacts Network is a multidisciplinary group of some of Canada's leading experts to help identify key issues, indicators and socio-demographics to generate evidence-based responses that address the social and economic dimensions of the COVID-19 crisis in Canada. They monitor the
Multilingual COVID-19 resources
Enough for All
Calgary-based campaign, Enough for All provides multilingual resources on COVID-19 related topics, like general updates; information for employers, renters and utility customers; financial supports; and, deferred mortgage payments.
PODCASTS: Infectious questions – what health professionals need to know about 2019-nCoV and COVID-19
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID)
To support public health knowledge translation during the current outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus, the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases is releasing a Q+A podcast series for public health professionals and health care practitioners in Canada.
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