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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How can socializing benefit my health?
The Dose
Click HERE to listen to an episode of The Dose, a CBC podcast, where Dr. Kate Mulligan discusses the importance of social connections, how social prescribing works in Canada, and some indicators that someone would benefit from a social prescription.
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
The Relational Work of Systems Change
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Collective impact efforts must prioritize working together in more relational ways to find systemic solutions to social problems.
Men's Sheds Podcast
HSE Talking Health
Irish Men's Sheds Association and Firhouse Men's Shed in Dublin discuss the positive impact of Men's Sheds on the community, the diversity of activities offered, and the importance of connection and camaraderie
Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day Links and Resources
Healthy Aging Alberta
Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day Links and Resources
Nominations: Minister’s Seniors Service Awards (deadline November 15, 2023)
Government of Alberta
Recognize Albertans that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities.
Healthy Aging Alberta 3 Year Report
Healthy Aging Alberta
This report summarizes the last three years of work done by Healthy Aging Alberta
Social Prescribing: Bridging the Gap for Community Supports
Healthy Aging Alberta
This marks the third article in a special Social Prescribing storytelling campaign commemorating the International Day of Older Persons and National Seniors Day in Canada.
Podcast: Building Health Equity-Focused Public Health Organizations
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to release bonus content from three episodes.
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