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] Connecting People and Community for Living Well - December Partners' Meeting
Connecting People and Community for Living Well CORE Group
These Partners' Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in supporting seniors and other underserved populations to live well in the community, and you may attend any or all of the series as your schedule permits.
[Report] Addressing the Digital Skills Gap in Canadian Nonprofits: Designing Options for Solutions
Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience
Unlocking the non-profit sector's digital potential to strengthen community services
Dementia eLearning Modules
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Learn about the differences between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia. Understand the signs, symptoms, and causes of the different types of dementia and how it is treated.Access the modules here
Resource Guide to Ontario Health’s Social Determinants of Health Framework
Ontario Health
Ontario Health has developed a framework to help Ontario health care providers incorporate social needs like nutritious food, quality housing and supportive social connections into care planning. This accompanying resource guide dives deeper into the principles of the framework offering actionable tools, resources and real-world examples.
[Report] There's No Place Like Home
National Institute on Aging
There's No Place Like Home: Why Canada Must Prioritize Small Care Home Models in its Provision of Long-Term Care
[Resource] Nonprofit Learning Lab - Free Nonprofit Resources
Leah Weiner
Access free nonprofit resources on topics such as (but not limited to!) fundraising, leadership, volunteer management, DEI, and board management!
Teaching Social Prescribing: An Educator’s Guide
Dr. Nicole D’souza, PhD, Safiya Clarke-Mendes, MPH
Teaching Social Prescribing: An Educator's Guide provides a comprehensive foundation for educators to develop a course on social prescribing, an evolving and increasingly recognized model that is being adopted in health and community care.
[Report] Generosity in Canada: The 2024 Generosity Index
Fraser Institute
Decline in generosity in Canada limits ability of Canadian charities to improvequality of life in their communities and beyond.
[Resource] Let’s Talk: Determinants of health
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Current thinking about the social, ecological and structural determinants of health.
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