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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NRC AGE Questionnaire
Design for Public Health Lab- Carlton University
Survey looking for responses from residents of Canada who are 65+ years old and have travelled by air in the last 5 years.
[Resource] Household Food Insecurity: Actions in the Community
Alberta Health Services
In Alberta, 1 in 5 households experience food insecurity. This is a serious public health issue that negatively affects physical, mental, social wellbeing, and society as a whole.The following resources can guide understanding of household food insecurity in the Canadian health and social context, i
[Video] CALHN Video Resources for Seniors leading up to Surgery
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
a series of short animated videos that can be used for a variety of topics preparing older adults leading up to surgery.
[Article] Racialized Homelessness: A Review of Historical and Contemporary Causes of Racial Disparities in Homelessness
Matthew Z. Fowl- Taylor and Francis Online
What are the primary drivers of this severe racial concentration of homelessness?
Social Prescribing Referral Form Example - Edmonton
Healthy Aging Alberta
These are the referral forms being used in the Phase 1 Regional Projects.
Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Among Older Adults in Canada Regarding Floods, Wildfires, and Earthquakes
Evalyna Bogdan, Rachel Krueger, Julie Wright, Kyle Woods & Shaieree Cottar
P4A researchers Dr. Eva Angelyna (Evalyna) Bogdan (PhD), Rachel Krueger, Julie Wright, Kyle Woods, and Shaieree Cottar have published their research on “Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Among Older Adults in Canada Regarding Floods, Wildfires, and Earthquakes” in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Science. The study focused on the attitudes, actions, and recommendations of older adults about natural hazards that pose risks in their areas.
Social Prescribing Data Collection Export - Example
Healthy Aging Alberta
This is a very basic example of what a client level data export could/should look like if you report your client level data up to HAA.
Social Prescribing Data Collection Guide
Healthy Aging Alberta
This explains how the client level data collection measures were determined and how they should be collected.
Social Prescribing Social Prescribing Q&A
Healthy Aging Alberta
This is a resource of key messages that respond to common questions.
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