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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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[Commentary] Building the social prescribing student movement in Canada
HPCDP Journal, Government of Canada
Alongside the rapid expansion of the social prescribing movement around the world, a global network of student champions has emerged to build the social prescribing student movement.
[Report] At-a-glance – Black-focused social prescribing: the importance of an Afrocentric approach
HPCDP Journal, Government of Canada
Going beyond conventional social prescribing models, BFSP addresses specific health needs within Black communities
Common Approach to Impact Measurement Quick Guide
Common Approach
Common Approach is four community-driven standards for flexible, shareable impact measurement.
[Resource] Conversations with Calgary’s Indigenous Community
Calgary Learns
A summary report of Calgary Learns’ community consultation with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers about adult foundational learning
[Resource] Men and Suicide Fact Sheet
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Middle-aged men (40 to 60) die by suicide more than anyone, including young people and women
[Article] How to support the caregivers who support your patients
Alberta Doctors Digest
Social prescribing is an intervention where physicians connect patients’ caregivers with needed social and community care to help them deal with the crisis in caregiver mental health
[Podcast] How caregivers and social prescribing support the health care system
Alberta Doctors' Digest- AB Medical Association
Tune in to find out as Alberta Doctors' Digest editor-in-chief, Marvin Polis, talks to Liv Mendelsohn from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Darrell Gregory from Caregivers Alberta.
Social Prescribing Partner Toolkit
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is a rich network of community-based, senior-serving organizations and allies across our province united by a shared vision: to make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older. Through the support of donors and partners like you, HAA facilitates social pres
Translated Water Restriction Documents for Calgary Partners
City of Calgary
City of Calgary has provided some translated documents around Calgary June 2024 water restrictions for partners to use for clients
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