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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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Boost your social life through physical activity
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
More and more people are living alone, feeling lonely or suffering from being isolated. According to Statistics Canada, 1 in 5 older adults are lonely, feel they lack company, feel abandoned or isolated. Such feelings have been exacerbated since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic given the physi
The Future of Work
The Philanthropist Journal
Ready or not, the future of work is already here. For those who make the world of work their business, there’s reason for both optimism and concern. CERIC dedicated this year’s conference, Cannexus21, which they hosted with the support of The Counselling Foundation of Canada, to issues surroundi
Share your thoughts: Creating a federal policy definition of “senior abuse”
Government of Canada
Opened on June 15, 2021 and will close on July 22, 2021.
Senior abuse is an important human rights issue. It is also a social and public health issue that can undermine an older person’s:
quality of life
autonomy
dignity
sense of security, and
mental and physical health
The Government of
Social Connectedness
Plan H
What is social connectedness about? Social connectedness is a sense of belonging to a group, family, or community. It’s about the relationships people have with each other and their engagement with the broader community. Social connection is an integral component of health and well-being.
A socia
Roca, Peacemaking Circles and Cultural Systems Transformation
Collective Change Lab
Collective Change Lab is excited to introduce their first case study: Roca, Peacemaking Circles and Cultural Systems Transformation
On an ongoing basis, they will share stories that amplify the voices and wisdom of those leading transformational collective change. These studies illustrate how such
RECORDING: The Future of Aging in Canada
AGE-WELL, Canadian Association on Gerontology, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and United Way Centraide Canada
Virtual stakeholder symposium: The Future of Aging in Canada
The Forum hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium entitled The Future of Aging in Canada. This was an excellent opportunity for stakeholders from across Canada to come together and listen to experts from AGE-WELL, the Canadian Association
Support for rehabilitation self-management after COVID-19-related illness
World Health Organization Europe
This multi-lingual leaflet provides basic exercises and advice for adults who have been severely unwell and admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.
It provides information on the following areas:
Managing breathlessness
Exercising after leaving hospital
Managing problems with your voice
Manag
Second Dose Eligibility Expanded
Danielle Davids
Albertans who received their 1st COVID-19 Vaccine in April or earlier are now eligible to book their second dose. Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday that Alberta is speeding up the rollout of second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Eligible Albertans can book their second dose online, call 811
7 Key Steps to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Charity Village
The acronym DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is circulating rapidly across workplaces around the globe. We know DEI is something to strive toward, but do we really understand what it means, or more importantly, how to implement a DEI plan effectively?
Diversity in the workpla
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