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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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Seniors on the Campus

McMaster University

The Age-Friendly University Global Network addresses ageism and social inequalities, and promotes the engagement of seniors in higher education

Social isolation and loneliness among immigrant and refugee seniors

McMaster University

Every year, thousands of people leave their country to start a new life in Canada, whether for social, economic, and humanitarian reasons, or to be closer to family members. Many of them are seniors. A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that:• Among men, European and non-European immigrant

Community Conversations Project

SFU Aging in the Right Place

Click HERE to learn moreCommunity Conversations ProjectThe Community Conversations project is a sub-project of the Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) Partnership. In response to the AIRP project’s Lived Expertise Advisors’ interests and experiences, the Community Conversations project was started

Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project

Links2Wellbeing and Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario

Attached is an article that discusses the transformative journey of John, a 62-year-old retiree from Oakville, Ontario, who transitioned from being a client to a volunteer through the Links2Wellbeing social prescribing project. After facing challenging situations, including traumatic work he did rel

Social Prescribing with Dr. Grace Park

Health Quality BC

Click HERE to watch a webinar about social prescribing's application for people living with type 2 diabetes.Social prescribing involves referring or linking patients to a wide range of non-clinical services that may address unmet needs that are affecting their health or wellness. Join us at this web

Survey Results: National Caregiving Survey – Summary of findings

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

To better understand the current experiences of caregivers and care providers across Canada, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence worked with Leger Communications to develop and deliver a pan-Canadian survey.

[Video] Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium

CFPC Fall Prevention

The Indigenous Fall Prevention Symposium was held in Newfoundland, June 11, 2018. This pivotal event marks the beginning of an international network on this important issue

Government of Canada establishes Advisory Group to help Canadians living with rare diseases

Government of Canada- Health Canada

Government of Canada establishes Advisory Group to help Canadians living with rare diseases

Caregiver-Centered Care Education: Education for Health and Social Care Providers about Person-Centered Care for Family Caregivers

Dr. Jasneet Parmar, Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UofA

Do you work with family caregivers? Do you want to learn more about person-centered care for family caregivers? Our competency-based Caregiver-Centered Care Education is Free online www.caregivercare.ca. Each module takes 45-60 minutes to complete. You receive a continuing competency certificate on

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