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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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Report: We Don’t Ask, They Don’t Tell: Breaking the Silence to Address Incontinence in Canada

National Institute on Ageing

Incontinence is far more common than we think, affecting about a quarter of Canadian adults. But because of the stigma around it, older adults living with incontinence are unlikely to seek medical attention for it — and may face significant challenges, loneliness and financial stress as a result.

Article: When the DEI Discussion Offends

Ashleigh Rae-Thomas, The Philanthropist Journal

In this reflection on Cannexus, the national career-development conference, Ashleigh-Rae Thomas wonders how she and another participant could have such contrasting reactions to discussions of diversity in the workplace. Black, Indigenous, and racialized people all know well the importance of DEI eff

Report: Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Ageing with Diabetes in Canada

National Institute on Ageing

The National Institute on Ageing’s (NIA) report calls for Canadian health care systems to adopt specialized strategies and supports to ensure that older Canadians living with diabetes, and their unpaid caregivers, don’t slip through the cracks.

Toolkit: Addressing Toxicity in Non-profits

Righting Relations Non-Profit Sector Change Lab and John Humphrey Centre

The Righting Relations Non-Profit Sector Change Lab in collaboration with the John Humphrey Centre, is excited to share with you a new toolkit resource, Reflections on Transforming the Non-Profit Sector: Addressing Toxicity in Nonprofits. This toolkit emerged from a report that examined how the No

Input: Help Improve the Alberta.ca Website for Charitable and Non-profit Organizations

Government of Alberta

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women are conducting one-on-one interviews to better understand how people use the charitable and non-profit organizations section of the Alberta.ca website. With your help, we hope to better understand any problems people are having and how they might b

HereForHelp.ca – Alberta's Sexual Harassment Resource Hub

Workers’ Resource Centre

Concerned about the conduct, culture or climate in your workplace?You’ve come to the right place.The Workers’ Resource Centre has introduced HereForHelp.ca – Alberta’s Sexual Harassment Resource Hub. This centralized platform unites organizations across the province, offering support servic

Blog Post: The LGBT+ Community Should Not Be Left to Fend For Itself as It Grows Older

Centre for Ageing Better (UK)

The fact that the latest census results show a rapid increase in diversity of sexual orientation among older people in this country is a reason to celebrate this Pride month

Podcast: Governance & Trust

Imagine Canada

Governance & trust, with Yves SavoieThe last few years have seen some media reports that have called our sector’s governance into question - whether justified or not. A few organizations have been under scrutiny for their governance practices - WE Charity is an example, Hockey Canada another,

Blog Post: Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council

Many older adults in Alberta play an invaluable role as volunteers, contributing significantly to their communities, oftentimes through organizations like Drive Happiness, which serve other older adults.

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