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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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Preventing Falls at Home: Information for Older Adults, Families and Caregivers
National Institute on Ageing
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians and are largely preventable.
Fall injuries are a serious health concern as they can lead to disability, chronic pain, loss of independence and a reduced quality of life.
Read the National Institute on Ageing's pamphlet to learn about the
Sage Magazine
National Association of Federal Retirees
Sage, the National Association of Federal Retirees' quarterly magazine, is brimming with engaging and informative articles about issues that matter to members. From advocacy campaigns and insightful interviews to health-care updates and retirement planning, Sage has it all.
READ MORE HERE
Access Design Guide
City of Edmonton
In recognition of National AccessAbility Week (May 29 - June 4), we are highlighting the City of Edmonton’s Access Design Guide, which was created with support from Age Friendly Edmonton.
The guide includes principles and guidelines which promote accessibility.
Aging and Disability - Resources and Links
L'Arche Canada
This site offers wisdom and practical tools to face the challenge of aging with grace and dignity. Life can be overwhelming for aging adults, especially those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
The vision and practices related to aging, grieving and dying that you will find on th
Canadian Assistive Technology - Disability Resources by Province
Canadian Assistive Technology
Canadian Assistive Technology has included a list of resources for those in the Disability community. They include funding and scholarship programs and organizations as well as Service organizations such as the CNIB.
If you know of a service or non-profit that you do not see here, please email rob@
National MS Society: Spiritual Well-Being
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Spirituality may be thought of as that which gives meaning and a feeling of vitality to one’s life. When people connect with their spirituality, they feel centered, calm and energized. Spirituality is a powerful aspect of the human experience that can help fuel one’s efforts to achieve wellness
Financial Planning for Continuing Care
Alberta Health Services
Making a financial plan will help ensure you are prepared for the costs associated with Continuing Care. It can also help to ease stress later on by making sure there is someone to deal with your finances if you are not able to.
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Protecting Alberta Seniors: Financial Concerns Checklist
Alberta Securities Commission
CheckFirst, an educational resource and initiative from the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has developed information to assist and protect Albertans with their finances and investments. The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws.
Check out t
Tamarack Institute & COVID-19: The Short and Long View of the Pandemic
Liz Weaver, Tamarack Institute
Tamarack Institute was able to pivot quickly in the first few months of the pandemic and as a result, began documenting and understanding how communities were themselves adapting and responding to COVID-19.
With more workplaces working remotely, Tamarack developed a number of resources to help org
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