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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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Fundraising Best Practices: Getting Back to Normal
Caitlin Simpson, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
In getting closer to normal life again, it’s important to evaluate your fundraising strategy and make sure you’re ready to pivot once more. Is your organization moving the needle on your mission? Too many people rely on you so there really is no option other than to go all in. This includes fund
Reflecting on a Year of Crisis and Nonprofit Advocacy
Emily Jensen, Imagine Canada
Photo credit: Calgary Food Bank relieves food insecurity and provides support for clients who are experiencing emergency situations.
With more than half of Canadian adults having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and Dr. Tam confirming we’re past the peak of the third wave, the fu
Work Smarter, Not Harder: 8 Ways to Take Control of Your Day
Niagara Institute
Overworking isn't sustainable and burnout isn't healthy. While working hard is admirable and at times necessary, if you are perpetually overworking, there are things you can do to improve your situation. In the following guide, we've shared eight ways you can take control of your day to work smarter
The Employee Experience in the Public Sector: 9 Practical Ways Team Leaders Can Have a Positive Impact
Niagara Institute
Research has shown that everyday leaders, such as those with a manager, supervisor, or director title, are "the linchpin to a great employee experience.” But how exactly can you create a great employee experience, support your own career, and contend with the public sector's most pressing challeng
Checking in on an Aging Loved One Remotely
VHA Home HealthCare
Supporting an aging friend or family member living on their own has always been a challenge, especially if your loved one lives in another city, out of province or in another country entirely.
Over the past year, pandemic circumstances including travel restrictions, cancelled family holidays and th
Still Here, Still Queer: A Handbook for Affirming LGBTQ Older Adults
The 519
Still Here, Still Queer is part of The 519's efforts to foster environments for older adults that are inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
LGBTQ older adults often experience barriers to accessing necessary services due to discrimination or harassment based on th
Global Campaign to Combat Ageism Toolkit
United Nations
About this Toolkit
This toolkit was designed for the Global campaign to combat ageism, an initiative supported by the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization, and integral to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).
This campaign aims to tackle ageism by changing how we all think,
Aged to Perfection and Old Enough to Know Better
CJSW 90.9 FM
This program explores age-related issues affecting people in Calgary’s community.
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Social Isolation of Seniors: A Focus on LGBTQ Seniors in Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
This supplement is a resource to help organizations and service providers adopt approaches to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) seniors strengthen human connections. Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, particularly LGBTQ seniors. It is hoped tha
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