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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Aging with Pride : A Guide to Creating Inclusive Services for LGBTQ2S+ Older Adults
Government of Alberta
The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more inclusive and affirming. This guide is for any organization that works with seniors as volunteers, staf
Advocating for Age in an Age of Uncertainty
Stanford Social Innovation Review
How the COVID-19 crisis is amplifying ageism, and how advocates can push back. A timely article with recommended strategies and inspiration to keep advocating.
Changes to PPE distribution for non-AHS facilities
Government of Alberta
The Government of Alberta is working to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to Alberta’s critical service providers who are at the highest risk of exposure to COVID-19. As of July 1, 2020, businesses and non-Alberta Health Services (AHS) organizations will be required to access PPE directl
Video seminars a healthy source of information for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
University of Alberta
In a new video series, University of Alberta (U of A) geriatric medicine researcher, Adrian Wagg, provides tips on how seniors can stay socially connected, what precautions they should take, and how to keep receiving regular medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elderly communities are learn
WEBINAR: Building Virtual Communities of Practice
Tamarack Institute
In this webinar, Liz Weaver and Lisa Attygalle share how to design and support the development of a virtual community of practice. Sylvia Cheuy also shares a case study illustrating how intentional design can lead to an engaged peer learning network.Â
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VIDEO: Summary/ Analysis of Survey – LGBTTQ Older Adults Symposium
Sage, Pride Seniors Group, Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council, Age Friendly Edmonton
Videos of speeches at the LGBTTQ Older Adults Symposium held in Edmonton on February 24, 2015 – Summary/Analysis of Survey.
TOOL KIT: Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Event Safety Alliance
The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide addresses health and sanitary issues that event and venue professionals need to consider in order to protect both patrons and workers.Â
What is System Planning and System Mapping?
HelpSeeker
Systems Planning is the process of strategically mapping, coordinating, and delivering services, supports, and programs with the rights, needs, and desires of the client/user at the centre. Its aim is to create an integrated ecosystem of care in which various actors and systems work together towards
TIP SHEET: Sharing volunteers
Volunteer Alberta
Volunteer Alberta shares a tip sheet on how to effectively share volunteers between organizations.
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