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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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[Recorded Webinar] Fire Prevention Week - Fire and Life Safety for Seniors
Government of Alberta - Seniors Division, SCSS
fire and life safety tailored specifically for older adults, seniors, caregivers, and those who work with these populations.
[Research Report] How “basic” is basic digital literacy for older adults? Insights from digital skills instructors
Anina Vercruyssen
This study highlights the difficulties older adults face with digital literacy, noting that current frameworks set expectations too high. It emphasizes the importance of offering more tailored and accessible instruction for older people. Read the full report here: Frontiers | How “basic” is basi
[Research Report] Older adults’ experiences with using information and communication technology and tech support services in New York City: findings and recommendations for post-pandemic digital pedagogy for older adults
Ruth Finkelstein
This article examines older adults' experiences with information and communication technology in New York City, focusing on their interactions with tech support services. It highlights challenges faced during the pandemic and emphasizes the need for tailored digital pedagogy.Read the full report her
[Research Report] The Relevance of Online Social Relationships Among the Elderly: How Using the Web Could Enhance Quality of Life?
Martina Benvenuti
This study explores how internet use impacts older adults' well-being, focusing on self-esteem, life satisfaction, and social support.Read the full study here: Frontiers | The Relevance of Online Social Relationships Among the Elderly: How Using the Web Could Enhance Quality of Life? (frontiersin.or
[Article] Embracing digital spaces: How older immigrants are navigating the infodemic
Natalia Balyasnikova
Older immigrants face unique challenges in navigating digital spaces, such as language barriers and social isolation. The article advocates for peer-driven digital literacy programs to help older immigrants navigate the online world, empowering them to critically evaluate information and share know
[Article] Ageism in the Media: An Insider’s Perspective
Richard Eisenberg
This article explores ageism in media from an insider's perspective, revealing how harmful stereotypes shape public views and policies about aging. It emphasizes the need for genuine representation and diverse storytelling to accurately reflect older adults' experiences. By engaging with older indiv
[Article] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology
Samraweet Yohannes
This article explores how "compassionate ageism" influences technology design for older adults, often limiting their independence. It emphasizes the importance of including a diverse range of older individuals from various backgrounds in the design process— from ideation to testing— to ensure te
[Report] Empowering Women for Healthy Aging: Key Policy Actions to Address Healthy Challenges Across the Life Course
Global Coalition on Aging
Click HERE to View ResourceThe report "Empowering Women for Healthy Aging" from the Global Coalition on Aging highlights the critical role of women in aging societies. It calls for policies that address women's health across their life course, emphasizing the need for better research, healthcare tra
[Report] Engaging Older Women in Your Community: A Promising Practices Guide for Women’s and Senior Serving Organizations
Canadian Centre for Elder Law
Engaging Older Women in your Community is a promising practices tool developed as an outcome of the Older Women’s Dialogue Project (OWDP). The publication is intended to support your agency to anticipate and address structural barriers to the participation of older women in community initiatives aimed at legal and policy change. We include key questions to explore, tips for enhancing organizational capacity to include older women, and examples from our experience throughout the OWDP.
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