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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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Blog: Harm Reduction, People Who Use Drugs, and Their Communities
Edmonton Social Planning Council
In early May, ESPC volunteer Jayme Wong published a blog post on supervised consumption sites in Alberta, detailing the debate surrounding their closures. Since then, the Alberta government has decided to close yet another service site in Calgary. While it has promised to move these services to anot
Age-Friendly Calgary Social Isolation Awareness Campaign
Age-Friendly Calgary
Age-Friendly Calgary and partners have come together to create a Social Isolation Awareness Campaign that offers resources and information for people to get involved throughout the year.
#Stayconnectedyyc promotes awareness and support of older adults who may be socially isolated. The campaign help
Accessibility Statistics
Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada, is pleased to unveil the new Accessibility Data Hub.
This new portal provides users with a single point of access for a wide range of data and information related to accessibility.
Users can quickly and easily browse
New National Standard for LTC will Improve the Safety and Quality of Care
Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
Dr. Samir Sinha is the Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network (UHN) Hospitals. He’s the expert lead of Ontario’s Seniors Strategy. In this column, Dr. Sinha reflects on developing new national LTC standards for Canada in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and how RPN
Specialized Geriatric Services East: Supporting Older Adults with Complex Needs
Seniors Health Knowledge Network
This webinar explored how emerging data, evidence-informed approaches and regional leadership can transform older adult care in the East region of Ontario, Canada.
WATCH HERE
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants
World Health Organization
All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, change over time. Most changes have little to no impact on the virus’ properties. However, some changes may affect the virus’s properties, such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vacc
Cyber-Seniors: Making Miraculous Things Happen
Paul Von Petrzelka
Watch how older adults connect with teens at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos to explore technology together and share their experience. The Cyber-Seniors program, held at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, combines the wisdom of age with the energy of youth to make miraculous things happen.
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A Path to Reconciliation
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Last week’s discovery of 215 Indigenous children’s remains found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School rightfully caused Canada to pause and reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the woefully unheeded recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015.
How and When to Book Second Dose Appointments
Government of Alberta
Every Albertan should get their second dose when they're eligible. A single dose of COVID-19 vaccine offers at least 80% protection against severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. However, second doses are needed to get the best and most long-lasting protection.
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