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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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[Article] Addressing your environment for falls prevention?
McMaster University
The stats speak for themselves: each year, more than 37 million falls result in the need for medical attention and over 680 thousand people die from falling around the globe (1).
[Article] It's Men's Health Month! Take charge of your well-being
McMAster University
Tips and Recources for Men's Health
[Evidence Summary] Interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalised patients
Cochrane Summary
We wanted to find out what interventions are helpful to support hospitalised people who smoke in quitting cigarette smoking. Our main goal was to find out which treatments can help hospitalised patients stop smoking for at least six months.
[Report] Traumatic brain injury
McMaster University
Traumatic brain injury, depression, conditions that affect your oxygen levels, and medication side effects can all impact your cognition.
[Webinar Recording] Grow the Conversation – Taking Action Against Elder Abuse
AEAAC and CORE Elder Abuse Group
The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness about the global issue of elder abuse and promote efforts to prevent and respond to it.
[Podcast] Life and Times of Karrie-Lynn, Two-Spirit Knowledge Keeper and Residential School Survivor
Native Calgarian
Stories like this are important to hear to understand the issues and trauma Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults may have experienced that affect their lives today, the health issues they are experiencing, and the systemic barriers they still face
[Webinar] Connecting People & Community- May Monthly Partners Meetings
Connecting People & Community for Living Well Group
Arlene Huhn from the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories talked about the Alzheimers Society’s resources and sharing highlights from the 2nd Landmark report.
[Webinar recording] Elder Abuse in Ethnic Diverse Communities, Learning & Development Opportunity
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council and Healthy Aging Alberta
understanding the unique challenges faced by older adults experiencing abuse in ethnically diverse communities.
[Resource] Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage
Decade of Healthy Ageing
Click HERE to learn moreOverviewThe growing prevalence of morbidity and functional decline associated with global population ageing and gains in life expectancy have increased the demand for care and access to long-term care (LTC) to address the complex care needs of older people. This publication i
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