Resources
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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Estate planning: Report reveals many Canadians are not prepared
RBC
Many Canadians have not created a Will, appointed a power of attorney or started estate planning. Learn about the survey conducted to find out why.
Canada Disability Benefit Tool
Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
This report presents the PBO’s microsimulation model to estimate the cost of the Canada Disability Benefit.
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
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