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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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Experts recommend resistance training to improve frailty in elderly

University of Stirling

Resistance training in frail older adults is effective in delivering significant improvements in functional capacity and strength, according to a new study by the University of Stirling. A randomized control feasibility trial conducted at a UK residential care home found that a six-week machine-bas

Canadian Perspectives on the Financial Realities of Ageing in Place

The National Institute on Ageing

The COVID-19 pandemic has left most Canadians feeling concerned about the financial security and well-being of their families today and in the future. The level of worry is particularly acute for Canadians close to retiring or in early retirement. A new report released by the National Institute on

RECORDING - Ageing At Home: Is It An Affordable Option?

The Empire Club of Canada

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many Canadians to re-think where they want to age, with 91% now reporting they plan to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Despite this overwhelming preference to age in place, many older adults are financially unprepared for a safe and

Managing arthritis pain so you can live well

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

World Arthritis Day takes place each year on the 12th of October and aims to help raise awareness around the existence and impact of arthritis. Over 4.7 million Canadians aged 50 years and older live with the condition, and while it is more common as you age, joint pain is not a normal part of aging

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions and exercise: Getting on track with wearable activity trackers

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Get more sleep, sit less, consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. There is a laundry list of things that we know are good for our health and well-being. But even with this knowledge in hand, many of us find them hard to do consistently or at all. Exercise at all or in sufficient quantity is on

Hypertension: Effective ways to lower high blood pressure without medication

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Can lifestyle changes help to reduce high blood pressure? The answer is yes. In part one of this series on high blood pressure, our experts discussed what healthy blood pressure targets are as we age and how to monitor your blood pressure at home. In this video, Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sz

Vital Signs 2021: Making Ends Meet in Edmonton

Edmonton Community Foundation

This Vital Signs report provides a birds-eye view of how Edmontonians are Making Ends Meet. Topics covered include: living on minimum wage, labour force participation and employment, gaps in our social safety net, small businesses, intersectionality, and many more! Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual

What is an 8 80 city?

8 80 Cities

Watch this informative trailer video that will be relevant to Age-Friendly Communities and Transportation groups about building communities that are people-friendly rather than car-friendly. Creating successful, sustainable cities for all ages of people is vital and doable - especially using the 8 8

HSO Releases Results of Nationwide Survey on New Long-Term Care Standards

The National Institute on Ageing

In Canada, we are on the precipice of long-overdue reform, improvement and progress in our systems of long-term care. Over the past few months, 16,093 Canadians participated in shaping the future of long-term care—sharing their perspectives, experiences, needs and hopes for Canada's new National L

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