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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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Social Prescribing in Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta
Social prescribing is a holistic, wrap-around approach to healthcare that bridges the gap between medical and social care services.
Start Social Prescribing Today! One-pager for Health Professionals
Healthy Aging Alberta
Aging in Community Supports is a social prescribing program that links the healthcare system to senior-serving organizations.
A Prescription for Change - Social Prescribing Primer
Healthy Aging Alberta
The SCSP - Seniors System Navigation Team is a social prescribing program facilitated by community-based organizations in Lethbridge. This document contains the information you need to promote social prescribing in your community and make referrals for patients and clients.
Has Your Charity Been Impacted by Floods, Wildfires, or Other Adverse Weather Events? Contact the CRA
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The CRA released a statement acknowledging that some charities may be unable to meet their filing obligations due to extraordinary circumstances, such as a fire or flood. In such cases, you are advised to contact the CRA Charities Directorate as soon as possible to discuss your situation. This will
Article: Social, Political, Commercial, and Corporate Determinants of Rural Health Equity in Canada: An Integrated Framework
Leimbigler, B., Li, E.P.H. et al.
“Compared to their counterparts in urban settings, rural and remote residents can face unique barriers such as lack of access to higher education, job opportunities, technologies and technology infrastructure (i.e. high-speed internet), comprehensive health services and goods, public funding and r
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.
Q & A: Why Climate Change is an Ageing Issue
National Institute on Ageing
Q&A with Dr. Samantha Green, President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the EnvironmentQ: To start with, can you give us a brief recap of what the changing climate will mean for conditions here in Canada?A: So right now we're sitting at about 1.2 degrees of warming above pre-i
Report: Registered Retirement Income Funds and Minimum Withdrawal Requirements – Report to Parliament
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is pleased to table this report, which responds to the Private Member’s Motion M-45, introduced by the Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, LPC), and passed in the House of Commons on June 15, 2022, stating that: a) the House recognizes that: i. seniors deserve a dignified
Article: Exploring the Poststroke Experiences and Needs of South Asian Communities Living in High-Income Countries - Findings from a Scoping Review
Kokorelias et al. (Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of stroke among South Asian communities in high-income countries, a comprehensive understanding of their unique experiences and needs after stroke is lacking. This study aimed to synthesize the literature examining the experiences and needs of South Asian commun
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