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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] The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024
CMHA
Visit the reportIn Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right.We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?CMHA’s report, The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landsca
Essential Resources for Socially Connected Communities
Healthy Places By Design
A collection of the best resources on Socially Connected Communities curated by Healthy Places By Design.
[Podcast] Examining our expectations of respite care: setting ourselves up for success when it comes to maximizing our respite experiences and outcomes (Episode 97)
Caregiver's Compass
expectations and realities of respite care and how we can maximize this truly valuable time so we can come back home refreshed and content.
[Recording] Healthy Relationships As We Grow Older
Healthy Aging Alberta and Carya Ethno-cultural Elder Abuse Project
explore the concept of healthy relationships as a foundation for well-being in later life while addressing the challenges posed by unhealthy dynamics, including older adult mistreatment.
The Longevity Imperative
Andrew J. Scott
If this book had an alternate title in draft form, Andrew J.Scott’s The Longevity Imperative (2024) could be aptly titled An Evergreen Agenda, a concept borrowed from the nature of an evergreen plant, carried throughout the book as Scott unfolds social innovations for a society charting its wa
[Resources] Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool - Resources
Various
The Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool is an innovative holistic senior assessment tool that’s giving Alberta senior-serving agencies new opportunities to support and empower senior well-being
[Article] What can be done to reduce food insecurity in Canada?
Proof Toronto
There is a strong body of evidence showing that food insecurity can be reduced through policy interventions that improve the incomes of low-income households.Click here for article
[Recording] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Event- Shared Housing
Intergenerational Linkages CoP
In this event we discussed intergenerational and shared housing initiatives and how they are supporting older adults.
[Recording] Family Caregivers as Visible and Valued Partners in the Healthcare System: Competency Based Education for the Health Workforce
Caregiver-Centered Care and CORE Alberta
Caregiver-Centered Care Initiative at the University of Alberta, Dept. of Family Medicine has developed award-winning, competency-based education for health and social care providers and leaders
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