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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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Double-Duty Caregivers: How Have They Been Affected by COVID-19?
University of Alberta
Are you caring for a child or adult who is ill, disabled, frail, or elderly? Are you also working in health care?
Dr. Jasneet Parmar and her research team from the University of Alberta are inviting family caregivers who are also working in healthcare to participate in a survey to understand the im
A Portrait of Canadians Who Have Been Homeless
Statistics Canada
This study was funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Using data from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey, this study first examines the characteristics of Canadians who, while they are now responsible for housing decisions within their household, had previously experienced unsheltered or
Government of Alberta Budget 2022 Analysis
Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
In this analysis, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations provides an in-depth review of Budget 2022-23 in Alberta, which was tabled on February 24, 2022 under the theme of "moving forward."
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Report on the Charities Program 2020 to 2021
Government of Canada
Canada’s charitable sector is passionate, diverse, and dynamic, offering essential services in the face of change and challenges. The Charities Directorate recognizes the value of the sector’s contributions to Canadian society and aims to support charities while protecting the sector and the pub
The New Canadians Health Centre aims to help refugees thrive
University of Alberta
The Refugee Health Coalition was formed to advocate for the establishment of the centre after a previous clinic was closed in 2017, leaving Edmonton as the only major city in Canada without a dedicated refugee health service, Caine said. Led previously by Velasquez and Caine, the coalition also incl
Can past traumas hinder the ability to age in place?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
"Aging in place" is the preference of most people because they want to maintain the comfort of their home, and stay in their community. But the decision to age in place or to move is not so simple.
A systematic review looked at the factors influencing the housing decision-making of frail older adul
Harnessing the Power of Age Diversity
Harvard Business Review
Are tensions between different generations escalating? In organizations, lack of trust between older and younger workers often yields a culture of competition and resentment that leads to real productivity losses. But when age-diverse teams are managed well, members can share a wide array of skills,
RECORDING - CORE Frailty Series Session 5: More Connection, Better Health - Addressing Emotional Frailty through Intergenerational Programming
CORE Alberta
You can access the recording HERE.
Please find the slide deck shared during the event attached.
The CORE Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice hosted a session on March 8, 2022, where three guest speakers spoke about the value of intergenerational friendships, and why intergenerati
When you’ve gotta go … you may need help
University of Alberta
About half of Canadian adults report bladder symptoms such as incontinence, and these become more common with aging.
For frail people in long-term care settings, the rate is as high as 80 per cent, especially for those living with dementia. There are a few ways that people can experience symptoms w
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