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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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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression (SOGIE) Safer Places Toolkit
Alberta Health Services
In recent years, Alberta and Canada have made significant shifts towards the celebration and protection of LGBTQ2S+ people and their families. Gender identity and gender expression were added as protected grounds against discrimination in the Alberta Human Rights Act (2015) and Canada’s Human Righ
Participants Needed: Aging With Affirmation: A Study to Examine the Social Service Experiences and Needs of Older Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in Canada
Egale & School of Social Work, The University of British Columbia
In this study, our research team hopes to better understand how older transgender (trans) and gender diverse (TGD) experience social services in Canada, and what could be done to strengthen social services intended for their use. We use the term "social services" broadly to mean any formal support t
We Want to Hear From You - Alberta Wildfires: Impact on Older Adults
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is gathering input from Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) organizations in the province related to older adults' needs for assistance as a result of the 2023 Alberta wildfires.Participation is voluntary. This information will be shared by the HAA team with system
Video: Climate Change and Well-being: Building Resilience Through Social Connectedness
BC Healthy Communities
Climate change has had an immediate and personal impact on our health. Evidence suggests that a changing climate leads to increased stress and anxiety due to the occurrence of extreme weather events. Climate anxiety is a rapidly growing issue, especially for youth.SFU Assistant Professor Dr. Kiffer
Researchers to Map Health Effects of Climate Change Across Alberta
University of Alberta
Seniors, children and refugees are at higher risk of chronic illness linked to extreme weather and air pollution.Albertans will get a clearer picture of how climate change affects their health thanks to a set of interactive maps being developed by a University of Alberta research team.The maps will
Video: Forecasting Canada’s Dementia and Brain Health Future
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Hear from a panel of dementia experts for this special World Alzheimer's Month edition of Dementia Talks! Canada. Together, we discussed the latest predictions for dementia numbers in Canada according to the Landmark Study – and ways to take action for change right now.According to research in our
Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada: The Landmark Study Report #1
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Canada needs bold action to head off an impending dementia care crisis. This new report from the Alzheimer Society of Canada says actions to reduce risk have potential to change the future of dementia in Canada — if governments act now.On September 6, 2022, the Alzheimer Society of Canada released
Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project (Central Alberta) (deadline June 15, 2023)
Golden Circle and Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
Led by the Golden Circle, The Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project, needs employers and adults over 55 to fill out a short online survey. Focus groups will also be held in May and June.Your responses help to identify and explore the challenges and opportunities adults over 55 experienc
Health Risks for LGBTQ+ Communities
Michelle Llamas BCPA, Drugwatch
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have unique and complex health needs that heterosexuals don’t face. Health disparities and barriers to care can make staying healthy challenging, but knowing LGBTQ+ health risks can ensure you stay on top of your health. Local and national resources can help you pre
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