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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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Dimensions of Poverty Hub
Statistics Canada
Canada's Official Poverty Dashboard "Opportunity for All" introduces a dashboard of 12 indicators to track progress on deep income poverty as well as the aspects of poverty other than income, including indicators of material deprivation, lack of opportunity and resilience.
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Emotion-Focused Communication Training
Miami University
This course is designed to increase caregivers' awareness of their own emotions and help identify emotions in others. Caregivers can learn strategies to manage the emotions of both themselves and the people they care for. The course is provided at no cost for a limited time.
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Freedom to Care - Managing Your Volunteers
Government of Alberta
It’s important to help your volunteers have a rewarding and productive volunteer experience. There are a number of tools and resources available to assist you with this, such as:
scope of duties – a detailed, clear description of a volunteer’s role and responsibilities
volunteer liability
RECORDING - Expanding Home Care Options in Canada
Institute for Research on Public Policy
In the next 20 years, Canada’s population aged 75 and older is expected to double in size. As the population of older adults grows, so too will the demand for care in institutions, as well as at home ─ where over 90 per cent of Canadians have stated they prefer to age.
But the share of funding
How to recognize and report signs of abuse
McMaster University
Did you know that in Canada, it is estimated that between 4% and 10% of people over 65 live in situations of abuse and neglect? According to the World Health Organization, elder abuse is: "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an e
Healthy Aging For Older Adults: Living Your Best Life | Dr. Adrian Wagg
Kerby Centre
Kerby Centre presents: Infectious Disease, Immunization, and Staying Healthy in Mind & Body online series featuring experts to share insights in their respective medical areas.
Presented by: Dr. Adrian Wagg, AHS Professor of Healthy Aging Division Director, Geriatric Medicine University of Albe
Canada’s Financial Literacy Month
Tamarack Institute
November 1, 2021, marked the beginning of Canada’s 11th Financial Literacy Month.
The month is part of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s efforts to make the financial ecosystem more accessible, inclusive and effective for all Canadians.
Making a change that counts
This year’s campai
Report: Affordable Lifetime Pension Income for a Better Tomorrow
National Institute on Ageing & Global Risk Institute
A new report published by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and the Global Risk Institute (GRI), explains why Dynamic Pension (DP) pools are urgently needed to make retirement income security possible for millions of Canadian seniors.
Seeking Support: The Future of Employee Health
The Conference Board of Canada
Organizations are at increased risk for disengagement and turnover because their benefits plans do not meet most Canadians’ needs. Discover the top benefits that Canadians really want from their employers.
Document Highlights
For Seeking Support: The Future of Employee Health, employees across C
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