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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[Webinar Recording] CORE 101 Training Session
Healthy Aging Alberta and United Way British Columbia
general overview of the CORE platforms, their linkages to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta and Healthy Aging BC, how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector and its allies, and the benefits of the platform for connections and networking.
HAA Regional Community Development Team:
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) focuses on developing a coordinated sector in Alberta by bringing together community-based organizations around a common framework for action, with a focus on identifying and addressing priority areas related to healthy aging in the community. Healthy Aging Alberta is
[Report] Potential lateral and upstream consequences in the development and implementation of social prescribing in Australia
Candice Oster and Svetlana Bogomolova
This research paper discusses the implementation of social prescribing in Australia and highlights the existing inequities in Australia's health outcomes. The authors argue that while social prescribing has been successful in countries like the UK and the USA, there is a need for a systematic approa
PalliLearn: Palliative care education for everyone!
Covenant Health Palliative Institute
Build your capacity to support people who are sick, dying, caregiving and grieving by attending our virtual PalliLearn sessions this fall. PalliLearn is a series of short, interactive courses designed to develop your knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support to the people in your communit
[Report] Non-medicine interventions for sleep problems in dementia
Cochrane
People with dementia frequently have sleep problems including an increase in the length and number of awakenings and an increased amount of light sleep.
[Resource] Staying active during the summer: Tips for older adults
McMaster University
Here are some tips to help you make the most of the summer months while staying active and safe.
[Resource] Understanding West Nile and Lyme disease
McMaster University
Dr. Mark Loeb discusses the symptoms and the complications of these diseases and how to protect yourself.
Navigating your utilities
Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA)
The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) is committed to helping Albertans with their utility questions, concerns and issues
Navigating your utilities
Utilities Consumer Advocate
The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) is committed to helping Albertans with their utility questions, concerns and issues.
Newsletter
Sign up for the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta e-news to keep up-to-date with activity from the platform and the Community-Based Seniors Services (CBSS) sector across the province.