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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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Stepping Up: Early Foundation Learnings about Partnerships from COVID-19
Katie Allan Zobel, Nonprofit Quarterly
Nationwide, the past year and a half has been marked by both COVID-19 and a rising movement against anti-Black racism. Both have driven home the dire need to advance equity. In western Massachusetts, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) affirmed our commitment to racial justice w
Should I stay or should I go? 3 housing strategies for older adults
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Many older adults prefer to age at home for as long as possible and there are several advantages for doing so: a feeling of belonging, participation in community life, neighbourhood support and better physical and mental health. It is estimated that about 90% of people aged 65 and over still live in
What design for aging gets horribly wrong
Riley Gibson, Fast Company
Ten thousand people are turning 65 every day in the United States, and all boomers will be 65 by 2030, but the realities of life after 65 often look far richer and more diverse than our cultural stereotypes would suggest. Older adults are living longer, and they have big and dynamic goals and aspira
Cannabis Use & Older Adults
Centre for Studies in Aging and Health
This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources including considerations regarding: Medical and non-medical cannabis use New use of cannabis among older adults Risk factors Trends in cannabis use Cannabis for symptom management.
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The Gap in Purchasing Power between High- and Low-Income Households in Canada
University of Calgary, The School of Public Policy
Progressive taxation and redistributive spending programs are designed to transfer income from high to low-income earners and in this way reduce differences in after-tax purchasing power. The figure describes the difference, in the average real (inflation-adjusted) after-tax income, between earners
70 over 70 Podcast
Pineapple Street Studios
This podcast offers thought provoking and inspiring conversations with 70 people over the age of 70. CBSS organizations may be interested in using this podcast as part of their Age Friendly promotions, a vehicle to address ageism, and/or to inform older adults about the podcast through their organiz
Are You Living in an Age Bubble?
Gen2Gen
Gen2Gen is a campaign launched by USA-based Encore.org to mobilize adults 50+ to stand up for and with young people. Encore.org has inspired intergenerational connections to focus on critical social, economic, and environmental problems to create a better future of us all. The Gen2Gen campaign creat
Social isolation and loneliness among older people: advocacy brief
World Health Organization
This advocacy brief on social isolation and loneliness among older people highlights the growing public health and policy concern about these issues, which have been made more salient by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The brief summarizes the scale, impact, and harms of social isolation and loneliness amon
Metropolitan Housing Starts: Expectations for Housing Starts Largely Holding Course
Jane McIntyre, The Conference Board of Canada
Summary
There are only six census metropolitan areas (CMAs) with positive short- and long-term expectations this month, the same number as last month. These are the CMAs in the up-up quadrant.
All of the Quebec CMAs have positive short-term expectations but negative long-term ones.
The CMAs wit
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