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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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Boosting income by filing taxes
Vibrant Communities Calgary
For many Canadians, filing taxes is viewed as an obligation or responsibility. However for many Canadians, particularly those living on lower incomes, filing a tax return can be an overwhelming process. Even though filing them is the only way to access benefits that provide a meaningful boost to the
Everyday Reconciliation Podcast
Everyday Reconciliation
How can all settlers on Turtle Island engage more deeply in reconciliation? Everyday Reconciliation, the latest show from the 2020 Network, looks to answer that question.
Host Elin Miller talks to Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts and community leaders about their work towards reconciliation, a
Fundraising Regulation and Compliance in Canada for Registered Charities
Charity Law
Many Canadian charities fundraise. In total fundraising brings in over $20 billion for Canadian charities every year. Through the dedicated work of volunteers, staff and consultants many Canadian charities fundraise to have resources to conduct their charitable activities. While fundraising is vital
Upping fruit and veggie consumption to get blood pressure down: What’s the case for plant-based diets?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Blood pressure is a term we may hear often but that many of us may not understand fully. So, what exactly is blood pressure, and why is it important to keep it in check?
Globally, more than 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is dangerous because it puts us at
Winter Walk Day
Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere
Winter Walk Day took place on February 2 as an initiative to get people across Alberta to be active outside in the winter. More than 100,000 Albertans took part in 2021 and many organizations participated this year.
The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre in Red Deer held a Winter Walk Day contest
Take Care of Your Heart with Better Nutrition
Alberta Health Services
February is Heart Month – a great time to make changes to reduce your risk of heart disease. An easy place to start is with the foods you eat.
Learn healthy eating suggestions from Alberta Health Services.
You can also access their Healthy Eating: Prescriptions for Healthy Living webpage for add
Being Black in Canadian Philanthropy
Darren McAlmont, Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter
Within the philanthropy sector, being Black can mean seeing leadership not reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our city or country, resulting in a constant pressure to “meet and exceed fundraising goals,” “to perform better than,” as well as the unfortunate reality of “dealing with
Aging in 2021: A Report on Political Priorities in Aging Across Canada
AGE-WELL
AGE-WELL's National Innovation Hub APPTA wrapped up 2021 with a look back on how the policy landscape has shifted over the past year. Highlights include new supports for older Canadians, expansions to health services, such as more home and community care delivery and health care work force initiativ
Enabling Older Adults to Age in Community
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors
This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the roles of local, Indigenous, provincial/territorial, and federal government. The report examines the diversi
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