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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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Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ2S+ Seniors
Government of Alberta
Seniors-serving organizations and businesses have many opportunities to recognize and meet the needs of all seniors, including those from LGBTQ2S+ communities. An organization or business is considered inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ2S+ seniors when those seniors:can access programs and services th
Report: Tackling Loneliness through the Built Environment
Campaign to End Loneliness
The design of our neighbourhoods can play an important role in tackling loneliness and helping people connect. Our report Tackling Loneliness through the built environment (2022) sets out why the built environment matters for loneliness, what features make a difference to our experience, and how t
Appropriate Prescribing and Medication Use for Older Albertans: Seeking Feedback and Ideas
Provincial Seniors Health and Continuing Care
Imagine taking a walk in the life of George. George is a 78-year-old man living in a supportive living facility. He takes 28 pills everyday but does not know what they are for. His daughter Laura is also struggling to find out why he needs these many medications. Gaining insights to these experience
Canada must have a more inclusive definition of homelessness for women and gender-diverse people
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights
Canada must have a more inclusive definition of homelessness for women and gender-diverse people
Building the Cybersecurity and Resilience of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector
Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience
The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience convened a Working Group focused on Building the Cybersecurity and Resilience of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector. This document captures the knowledge and insights of the working group participants as well as the many sector stakeholders who offered
The Age of Rage: 2023 Environmental Scan
James Stauch, Institute for Community Prosperity
Commissioned by the Calgary Foundation, this seventh annual scan looks at a wide range of contemporary and emerging issues, locally, provincially, nationally, and beyond, adding context to current events, and illuminating undercurrents and ‘sleeper’ trends. In addition to regular updates on econ
Dreaming and Designing Healing Systems
Sonia Sarkar, Nonprofit Quarterly
Imagine with me, for a moment, that when you feel physically, emotionally, or spiritually unwell, your first stop is a nourishing, natural space. It envelops you in warmth and the familiar scents of the herbs, that possibly your grandmother grew. The healers that greet you deeply understand your soc
Innovations In Social Prescribing: The Role of Housing
HACT
Our health and wellbeing is impacted by all parts of our lives – our work and income, our connections with our friends, families and neighbours, our places and communities and most importantly our homes. Social Prescribing recognises that connecting people to communitybased support and social acti
Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel: Input Requested
Government of Alberta
The Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel will review the legislation that guided Alberta’s response to COVID-19 and recommend changes to improve the handling of future public health emergencies for Albertans.Experts and members of the public are invited to share their input on what a
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