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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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Comparison of Pandemic Experience in the Long-Term Care Sector in Canada with other countries
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Canada’s long-term care (LTC) sector has been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 840 outbreaks have been reported in LTC facilities and retirement homes, accounting for more than 80% of all COVID-19 deaths in the country (as of 9 p.m. ET on May 25, 2020). This short analysis e
COVID Signpost 100 Days
Canadian Urban Institute
COVID Signpost, 100 Days examines how life in Canadian cities has changed over the first 100 days of COVID, specifically in how we live, move, work, care and prosper.
The report draws on research from across Canada, including public health data and a survey conducted by the market and social resear
A CBSS Sector Discussion on Relaunch Health & Safety Considerations
CORE Alberta
On Friday, June 19 the CBSS Leadership Council, through CORE Alberta, held a sector discussion on relaunch health and safety considerations.
After Stage 2 of the provincial relaunch was announced for June 12, community-based seniors serving (CBSS) organizations have been working to develop relaunch
Accessible University
Accessible Housing
Accessibility is a measure of how simply a person can participate in an activity. It takes many forms in many places, including physical environments, transportation and even web and digital environments. A concept known as universal design refers to a form of design for use by anyone, regardless of
NEW 211 Alberta Contact Dashboard
211 Alberta - Distress Centre
211 Alberta has created two data dashboards, now available at www.ab.211.ca! You can now explore the overall 211 contacts in addition to COVID-19 related contacts. Both dashboards include data from contacts to 211 via:Â
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The dashboards allow
Changing Our Narrative about Narrative: The Infrastructure Required for Building Narrative Power
Rashad Robinson, Nonprofit Quarterly
Editors’ note: This article from the summer 2020 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly was originally published by the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, on April 18, 2018, as part of its Blueprint for Belonging project. It later appeared in the Quarterly’s winter 2018 edition,
Fresh Routes
Fresh Routes
Fresh Routes is a not-for-profit social enterprise that is focused on creating new, innovative ways of providing healthy and affordable food to as many Canadians as possible — especially those who need it most.
Our Mobile Grocery Stores bring healthy, fresh, and affordable food into neighbourhoo
INFOGRAPHICS: Older People & COVID-19
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization, together with its partners, is providing guidance and advice during the COVID-19 pandemic for older people and their households, health- and social care workers, local authorities, and community groups.
COVID-19: Resources for seniors and their caregivers
Government of Canada
While COVID-19 can make anyone sick, older Canadians are at a higher risk of developing serious complications. The Government of Canada has shared resources to learn how to prevent COVID-19 and tips on taking care of the physical and mental health of older adults.
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