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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Women In the Workplace Study
Lean In and McKinsey and Company
Study looking deeper into women in the workplace and the issues they may face.
Household Food Insecurity in Canada 2021
University of Toronto
Drawing on data for 54,000 households from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Income Survey (CIS) conducted in 2021, we found a disturbingly high rate of household food insecurity. By food insecurity we mean inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. The prevalence of household
The Cost of Healthy Eating in Alberta
Alberta Health Services
This series of reports presents an analysis of the cost and affordability of healthy eating in Alberta, as well as an overview of the causes, prevalence and impacts of household food insecurity. Target AudienceThe target audience includes leaders, policy-makers, decision-makers, dietitians and othe
Food Insecurity: Information for Health Professionals
Alberta Health Services
Household food insecurity – the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints – is a serious public health issue. You can use the resources at the link below to guide understanding of the issue in Canadian health and social context, inform program and policy development, and
Food Insecurity in Older Adults in Canada and the United States: A Concept Analysis
Christine Marie Mills, RD, MPH, PhD (candidate)
A concept analysis using the method of Walker and Avant was undertaken to clarify the concept of food insecurity in older adults in Canada and the United States. A literature review was undertaken to conduct a concept analysis of food insecurity in older people. Food insecurity is associated with mu
Case Study: Saint John Stronger Together
Sherri Torjman
This case study captures how Saint John, NB, has successfully broken the cycle of poverty by engaging the whole community and applying a comprehensive approach to drive change.It highlights the city's 20-year journey that has resulted in a 69% reduction in poverty (Low Income Cut-Off After Tax) from
Dementia Survey (deadline end of March 2023)
Alzheimer Calgary, Dementia Network Calgary
We want to know what you really think. We are asking important questions to understand what you really think and feel about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. There’s zero judgement and it’s completely anonymous. Your voice will help us develop the right plans to build greater awarenes
Survey on Health Benefits in Black-Led, Black-Serving and Black-Mandated Nonprofits
Partnership Collective
A group of organizations from the sector have come together to conduct research about extended health benefits (e.g. prescription drugs, dental, vision, physiotherapy, psychotherapy) in B3 nonprofits. The research seeks to understand how common it is for Black workers to have access to extended heal
Ageing, Inequality and Ethnicity: Evidence Cards
Centre for Ageing Better
This set of downloadable evidence cards highlights the contributions of and shocking inequalities experienced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups approaching retirement age.Older generations are becoming more diverse than ever. But also more unequal. There’s an increasing level of inequalit
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