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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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An Agenda for Equitable Recovery
The Recovery Collective
Nonprofit organizations conduct essential work with equity-seeking communities, helping to ensure social cohesion, inclusion and contribute to healthier, safer, more sustainable societies for us all. PolicyWise is a partner in The Recovery Collective, a group of 13 equity-seeking nonprofits, which c
Mental Health Resources
Alberta Nonprofit Network
ABNN is committed to reaching out to nonprofits and experts to better understand mental health concerns and potential supports for the sector. Initial research and scans show that existing resources for organizations may not be readily apparent and there may not be enough clearly focused on the nonp
Impact of COVID-19 Reports
Alberta Nonprofit Network
As the challenges from COVID-19 continue, governments, funders and the sector itself need information about the impacts of the pandemic and what is most needed by nonprofit organizations at this time. To help provide a picture of the impacts, ABNN has conducted three sector surveys, one in late Marc
ScripTalk Talking Prescription Labels
CNIB Foundation
ScripTalk audible prescription labels enable blind, partially sighted or print-impaired pharmacy patients to hear important prescription label information free of charge.
With ScripTalk, pharmacists can code prescription labels with Radio Frequency Identification technology also known as RFID. Usin
End Gender-Based Violence
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive forms of human rights violations and has risen significantly during COVID-19. Data indicates that marginalized communities experience disproportionate rates of gender-based violence due to structural discrimination and systemic forms of oppression
UPDATED: What Older Canadians Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
Full Guidance Document
NIA releases updated version of expert guidance on COVID-19 vaccines to dispel myths, address concerns, and promote uptakeÂ
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released an updated version of the expert guidance document titled COVID-19 Vaccines: What Older Canadians Need to Know, authored by D
UPDATED: What Older Canadians Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
National Institute on Ageing
NIA releases updated version of expert guidance on COVID-19 vaccines to dispel myths, address concerns, and promote uptakeÂ
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released an updated version of the expert guidance document titled COVID-19 Vaccines: What Older Canadians Need to Know, authored by D
Global Report on Agism - Campaign to Combat Ageism
The World Health Organization
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector). It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of ageism
Assessing Cash-for-Care Benefits to Support Aging at Home in Canada
Institute for Research on Public Policy
The Institute for Research on Public Policy recently published Assessing Cash-for-Care Benefits to Support Aging at Home in Canada discussing changes required in Canada’s long-term care system.
In this study, a group of leading scholars led by Colleen Flood argue that the challenge facing Canada
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