Resources
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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Golden Reflections: Video Series
Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA)
The Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA) in Edmonton created a series of YouTube videos called Golden Reflections. The videos bring awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding racism and aging, through the eyes of seniors.
Find out more about the MWSA here.
WATCH VIDEOS HERE
Care Magazine
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Did you know – the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta posts their magazine online? It frequently includes articles relevant to the CBSS sector. For example, the Spring/Summer 2021 magazine includes articles about Caregiver Centred Care and tips when speaking with someone with a hearin
COVID-19 and the Digital Divide
Centre for Ageing Better
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, people without access to the internet were already at a significant disadvantage in terms of seeking job opportunities, accessing financial support, ordering online, and connecting with organisations.
The pandemic has dramatically exacerbated this situation. Many peopl
Report #3 of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector - July 2021
Government of Canada
The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (the ACCS) began its work in late 2019 as a permanent consultative forum for promoting meaningful dialogue between the charitable sector and the Government of Canada, in particular the Canada Revenue Agency (the CRA) and the Department of Finance Canad
Style Guide: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Queen's University
The Faculty of Health Services (FHS) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Style Guide is to be used by FHS learners, staff, and faculty to make communication with diverse audiences more equitable and inclusive. The guide provides advice on how to engage with issues concerning race, gender, and sexu
Free PPE, non-medical masks and disinfection products
United Way Centraide Canada
Through the Essential Services Contingency Reserve (ESCR), eligible organizations can receive free personal protective equipment (PPE), non medical masks and disinfection products from the government, while supplies last. This initiative aims to ensure that eligible organizations (including charitie
Long-Term Care and Federalism
Rebecca Jansen, Edmonton Social Planning Council
In the wake of COVID-19, faults within Canada’s provincially regulated long-term care facilities became prominent news headlines. As some of us may recall, 80% of Canadian deaths occurred in long-term care facilities during the first eight months of COVID-19 (p. 3). These glaring statistics not on
Aging, a negative label?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Stereotypes, prejudices or discrimination against a person because of their age are a widespread phenomenon and pose a threat to the well-being of older adults.
Ageism refers to a negative view of aging and the elderly.
Older adults are at risk of internalizing negative stereotypes and prejudices,
Your Feedback is Needed on the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
The Government of Canada is looking for feedback from the 38,000 or 20% of nonprofits and charities that are federally incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act as part of the ten-year review of the legislation. This is a chance for organizations to highlight any issues with the
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