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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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[Resource] Canadian Social Prescribing Link Worker Competency Domains

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

The Link Worker competency domains are categorized according to the Link Workers role in supporting the individual client, engaging with community stakeholders and performing administrative functions that enhance sustainability of social prescribing practices.

[Research] Evidence-informed policy brief – Utilizing the determinants of healthy aging to guide the choice of social prescriptions for older adults

HPCDP Journal

Adopting tools such as the Healthy Aging Asset Index can bring cohesiveness to the support that older adults receive across the care continuum and has the potential to shift the balance of care away from the health system and towards the community, thus improving the capacity of health systems and government to meet the needs of Canada’s older adults.

[Resource] Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice

Government of Canada

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch. Learn more about the HPCDP Jou

[Resource] Seeing is understanding: The role of visual strategies to support older adults with cognitive impairment

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Click HERE to learn moreSeeing is understanding: The role of visual strategies to support older adults with cognitive impairmentThe Bottom LineOlder adults living with cognitive impairments can face difficulties with communication and comprehension.These challenges can negatively impact their abilit

[Resource] Technology and aging: 3 ways tech can lend a helping hand

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Click HERE to learn moreAs we age, our needs and priorities shift, and technology can play a surprisingly supportive role in navigating these changes. It's not just about keeping up with the grandkids on social media; tech can truly enhance our quality of life in meaningful ways. Here are three key

Resource List for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

United Way of Calgary and Area

A list of resources, media and organizations that cover a range of topics, including Indigenous history, cultural awareness, reconciliation, and personal stories from Indigenous perspectives.

[Report] Indigenous cultural safety - An environmental scan of cultural safety initiatives in Canada

National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health

Recent reviews of health systems across Canada have shown the legacy of colonialism, prejudice, and racism against Indigenous Peoples remains widespread in Canada’s health care systems. Further, the dominant culture of health care continues to be rooted in a Western bio-medical paradigm, while acc

[Resource] Digital Adoption for Nonprofits

HR Intervals (Imagine Canada)

Digital transformation can change how HR operates and deliver value within an organization

Let's Imagine Podcast EPISODE 21: Reframing Biased Perspectives of the Nonprofit Sector with Dan Pallotta

Imagine Canada

Reframing Biased Perspectives of the Nonprofit Sector with Dan Pallotta

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