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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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[Resource] Where Canadians 50+ Want to Live as They Age – Findings from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey
National Institute on Ageing
An infographic from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey shows that most older Canadians prefer to age at home. It highlights key social, economic, and cultural factors behind this trend and supports efforts to make ageing in place a practical reality.
[Resource] Fairer Society, Healthier Lives: Addressing Unequal Health Outcomes in the UK and Canada
National Institute on Ageing
This report examines how life conditions—not just health care—shape health outcomes in the UK and Canada. It highlights persistent inequalities and explores what they reveal about our societies, along with key policy considerations for improving health equity.
[Report] Wellesley Institute 2024–2025 Impact Report
Wellesley Institute
This report highlights Wellesley Institute’s work to advance health equity in the GTA by building common ground and supporting collaborative policy action in a divided landscape.
[Resource] Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada
Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)
This website explains laws related to elder abuse and neglect occurring anywhere in Canada.
[Resource] Body Mass Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
A study using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging data found that older adults with a normal Body Mass Index had better memory and lower rates of mild cognitive impairment than those who were underweight or obese.
[Research] Supportive Connections: A Powerful Tool Against Ageism in Later Life
McMaster Univeristy
Synthesis of nearly 200 studies identified key factors that drive both self-directed and societal ageism.
[Report] Social Policy Trends - June 2025
School of Public Policy
The aim of that report was to investigate how food bank use changes in the years prior to an individual or family entering a homeless shelter for the first time.
[Report] Aging in Place Evidence Report
Canada's Drug Agency
Identifies key factors that influence the ability of older adults in Canada to age in place and the systematic factors to consider when implementing initiatives
[Resource] Changemaker Wellbeing Index
Future of Good
The 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index is Canada’s most comprehensive and representative research survey on the wellbeing of non-profit workers.
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