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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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COVID-19 and the Canadian non-profit sector – resources for fundraisers, ways to advocate, etc.

Imagine Canada

Imagine Canada shares resources to help charities and non-profits navigate the evolving situation with COVID-19. This website includes resources for fundraisers, ways to advocate, and more.

COVID-19 Resource Library – informing and driving policy discussions

International Federation of Aging

The COVID-19 Resource Library aims to inform and drive policy discussions through highlighting the views of thought leaders in various fields.

POSTER: Hand washing poster from Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services provides a hand washing poster to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 

WEBINAR: Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario – addressing financial vulnerabilities in the time of COVID-19

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

 Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAO) presents webinars including, Addressing Financial Vulnerabilities in the time of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Fraud and Scams: How to Recognize, Reject and Report. EAO supports a variety of vital community programs and active collaboration initiatives to promote resea

Why the Social Impact Sector Should Demand - Not Ask Nicely For - Bailouts

Lauren Dobson-Hughes

Lauren Dobson-Hughes has written an op-ed on the way the social impact sector is valued (or devalued, arguably) by the Canadian government — a relationship that’s become even more pivotal post-pandemic. Please note that a free Future of Good account must be created to access this article. Read

TIP SHEET: Help older adults in your life prepare for potential illnesses or quarantine

Canadian Frailty Network

COVID-19 Tip Sheet on helping older adults in your life prepare for potential illness or quarantine.

9 Principles to Working Better Remotely

Caveday

We’re living in really interesting (and somewhat dramatic) times. Cities are going into panic. Events are being canceled. People have to work from home. For some of us, remote work is a luxury and a perk, for others, remote work is now a requirement and maybe not something we’re actively choosi

Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: A scoping review of reviews

Olujoke A. Fakoya, Noleen K. McCorry and Michael Donnelly

Background Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns in our ageing society. Whilst these experiences occur across the life span, 50% of individuals aged over 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will experience some degree of loneliness later in life. The aim of

Families of Choice and Community Connectedness: A Brief Guide to the Social Strengths of LGBTQ Older Adults

Britney M. Wardecker, PhD and Jes L. Matsick, PhD, Healio

Sexual and gender minority older adults (those who are age ≥50 and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer [LGBTQ]) are desrcibed as a generation of people who are "aging in silence" because they have historically been left out of aging services, policies, and research. See

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