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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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Study: Food insecurity among Canadian families, 2022
Statistics Canada
With the cost of living continuing to rise, spending more to buy less food is a reality for an increasing share of Canadian families. Released today, the study "Food insecurity among Canadian families" offers insight into families most at risk of food insecurity, looking at those below and above the poverty line. It also examines the possible role of assets and debt in food insecurity.
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
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