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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[Recording] Bridging Health and Community Care: The Essential Role of Social Prescribing Connectors
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP)
Social prescribing Connectors play a critical role in social prescribing by bridging healthcare and community support.
[Recording] Starting and Scaling Social Prescribing
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP)
Leaders and implementers from across Canada will share how they’ve launched, expanded, and explored sustainability of social prescribing in their communities.
[Resource] Where Canadians 50+ Want to Live as They Age – Findings from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey
National Institute on Ageing
An infographic from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey shows that most older Canadians prefer to age at home. It highlights key social, economic, and cultural factors behind this trend and supports efforts to make ageing in place a practical reality.
[Resource] Fairer Society, Healthier Lives: Addressing Unequal Health Outcomes in the UK and Canada
National Institute on Ageing
This report examines how life conditions—not just health care—shape health outcomes in the UK and Canada. It highlights persistent inequalities and explores what they reveal about our societies, along with key policy considerations for improving health equity.
[Report] Wellesley Institute 2024–2025 Impact Report
Wellesley Institute
This report highlights Wellesley Institute’s work to advance health equity in the GTA by building common ground and supporting collaborative policy action in a divided landscape.
[Resource] Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada
Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)
This website explains laws related to elder abuse and neglect occurring anywhere in Canada.
[Resource] Body Mass Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
A study using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging data found that older adults with a normal Body Mass Index had better memory and lower rates of mild cognitive impairment than those who were underweight or obese.
[Report] Aging in the community: Factors associated with home adaptations and receipt of informal care, home care, and community support services among older Canadians
Heather Gilmour and Michelle Rotermann (Statistics Canada)
Understanding the factors associated with Support and Services use can help inform policies and programs aimed at assisting older Canadians with aging in the community.
[Research] Supportive Connections: A Powerful Tool Against Ageism in Later Life
McMaster Univeristy
Synthesis of nearly 200 studies identified key factors that drive both self-directed and societal ageism.
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