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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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How your peers can help you age well
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Our peers are an important part of our daily lives. They can be classmates, colleagues, teammates, or other friends who share similar interests. We experience many of our best moments with our peers and lean on them during times of hardship.
But did you know that when it comes to our health and wel
Understanding the impact of COVID-19: Addressing structural barriers that are widening inequities and exacerbating vulnerability
Vibrant Communities Calgary
Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) and the University of Calgary released a new study reporting on the experiences of Calgarians living in low income as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19: Addressing Structural Barriers that are Widening Inequities and Exacerb
Boston PomPod: A Virtual Co-working Experiment
Danielle Coates-Connor, Nonprofit Quarterly
In the Before Times, early 2020, working in-person was a given for the majority of people. Yet for me and many of my friends, virtual work was already the norm, and we were developing a co-working space in Boston because we needed social connection in our remote work. After months of meeting and exp
Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Mental Health - Isolation
European Connected Health Alliance
Speaking at the Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Mental Health last month, Ian Spero, founder of Agile Ageing Alliance, lays bare the the health implications of social isolation. Watch this extract from the event to learn more about what we’re doing to bring generations together.
WATCH HERE
Healthy Weight Gain for Older Adults
VHA Home Healthcare
Good nutrition and a healthy body weight are critical to maintaining your well-being and independence as you age. We know that obesity or a high body mass index (BMI) is a leading risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions, but a low BMI in seniors can also increase your ris
Join the Compassionate Communities Movement
The Covenant Health Palliative Institute
The Covenant Health Palliative Institute is looking for help building Compassionate Companies, Communities and Workplaces in preparation for and during times of health crisis and personal loss.
This is an opportunity to shape the development of two Alberta Health-funded projects aimed at raising aw
5 Minutes on Frailty - Optimizing Medication
Canadian Frailty Network
Optimizing medications is an important way to reduce the risk or impacts of frailty. Pharmacists Sadaf Faisal and Tejal Patel discuss the importance of regular medication reviews, and how medication relates to frailty.
WATCH HERE
Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation & Prevention Module
Canadian Frailty Network
The module will explore the concept of frailty: a condition of reduced function and health in older individuals that increases the odds of developing multiple medical conditions and affects an individual’s ability to perform activities in their daily lives.
This module will provide certified Cont
Reducing Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer Society
As a caregiver, you need to take care of yourself. You are the most important person in the life of someone living with dementia. There are things you can do to help maintain your health and well-being.
Learn about the importance of reducing stress, how to recognize its warning signs, and review t
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