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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[Report] NAVIGATING NEW HORIZONS The Contributions and Perspectives of Multicultural Canadians 2024
Imagine Canada
Giving among multicultural Canadians
[Report] Gender-based violence among migrant LGBTQ+ populations in Canada: A systematic review
Government of Canada
Relative to the general population, members of LGBTQ+ communities experience disproportionately higher rates of violence, stigma and discrimination.
[Report] Reimagining the Canadian long-term care sector
Government of Canada
The ways in which Canadians think and feel about, as well as act toward, aging populations—and, especially, aging populations within the long-term care sector—is shaped by intersecting systems of oppression that allow inequities to persist through institutional policies.
[Report] Experiences of gender-based violence among disabled women: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
Government of Canada
Women with disabilities encounter a high risk of violence, especially in Canada.
[Report] The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024
CMHA
Visit the reportIn Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right.We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?CMHA’s report, The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landsca
Essential Resources for Socially Connected Communities
Healthy Places By Design
A collection of the best resources on Socially Connected Communities curated by Healthy Places By Design.
[Podcast] Examining our expectations of respite care: setting ourselves up for success when it comes to maximizing our respite experiences and outcomes (Episode 97)
Caregiver's Compass
expectations and realities of respite care and how we can maximize this truly valuable time so we can come back home refreshed and content.
Social prescribing connects people to opportunities that support their well-being
Toronto Star - Dean Lisk
In this article, Natasha Beaudin, Social Prescribing Project Lead at Alliance for Healthier Communities, explains how social prescribing enhances health holistically by addressing social and cultural needs. Examples include creative writing drop-ins, walking groups, and culturally specific programs.
[Recording] Connecting People and Community for Living Well - November Partners' Meeting
Connecting People and Community for Living Well 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.
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