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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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[Recording] How to Lead Intersectoral Collaborations for Health and Equity when Resources are Limited?
National Collaborating Center for Healthy Public Policy
The importance of collaboration between different sectors in fulfilling the missions of health prevention and promotion, as well as in solving complex, multifactorial problems, is widely recognized in the field of public health. While intersectoral collaborations already involve well-known challenge
Toolkit: Engaging Men in Older Adult Centres
Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO)
Research has shown that older men are less likely to socialize regularly, face a higher risk of mortality related to social isolation than women and men 65+ have one of the highest suicide rates. Many men see work as being central in shaping and sustaining their identity, so retirement can be a toug
Recording: On Aging: Canadian Conversations - Movember – Men’s Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Corey Mackenzie
Amaan Fazal
This episode features the work of Dr. Corey Mackenzie for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month (Movember). Corey Mackenzie, Ph.D., C. Psych., is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology, Adjunct Professor in Psychiatry, and Research Affili
[Resources] Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool - Resources
Various
The Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI) Tool is an innovative holistic senior assessment tool that’s giving Alberta senior-serving agencies new opportunities to support and empower senior well-being
[Info Sheet] Fall Risk & Medications
Finding Balance
An info sheet on Fall Risk and Medications and how to prevent falls in older adults by monitoring medications.
[Recording] CORE 101 Training Session
CORE Alberta & BC
general overview of the CORE platforms, their linkages to the vision of Healthy Aging Alberta and Healthy Aging BC, how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector and its allies, and the benefits of the platform for connections and networking.
[Article] What can be done to reduce food insecurity in Canada?
Proof Toronto
There is a strong body of evidence showing that food insecurity can be reduced through policy interventions that improve the incomes of low-income households.Click here for article
[Article] Aging creatively: How arts, storytelling, and hobbies can enrich later life
Mcmaster University
Aging creatively: How arts, storytelling, and hobbies can enrich later life.Click here to see articleThe Bottom LineCreative activities like art, storytelling, and hobbies can improve memory, thinking skills, and emotional well-being for older adults, especially those with mild cognitive impairment.
[Resource] Comprehensive Basic Digital Skills Checklist
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This checklist is a versatile tool for evaluating personal or professional digital literacy across a wide range of devices and platforms. It provides a structured approach to assess skills in computer usage, mobile devices, internet navigation, and online applications, serving diverse audiences.
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