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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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Alberta Blue Cross Guide to Retirement
Alberta Blue Cross
Whether you’re retiring, leaving your group benefits plan or assisting aging parents, this guide from Alberta Blue Cross can help you understand the complexity of retirement health, dental and travel benefits.
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Seniors' Falls in Canada Infographic
Government of Canada
Statistics from the Government of Canada's Seniors' Falls in Canada: Second Report that are noteworthy and available in an infographic format to be shared with organizations and the public are now available.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians with 20-30% of seniors experie
Race, Identity, and Social Policy: Significant Works by Black Authors
Edmonton Social Planning Council
With Black History Month taking place in February, Edmonton Social Planning Council has put together a list of notable works by Black authors who can inform our understanding of race, identity, and social policy.
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Community Profile Submission
F.A.S.T. Track, HelpAge Canada
F.A.S.T. Track is collecting information across Canada to discover the barriers and challenges that are preventing older people from being able to access transportation. They are creating the first-ever snapshot of Canadian seniors' transportation and are asking for input.
SUBMIT INPUT HERE
Boosting income by filing taxes
Vibrant Communities Calgary
For many Canadians, filing taxes is viewed as an obligation or responsibility. However for many Canadians, particularly those living on lower incomes, filing a tax return can be an overwhelming process. Even though filing them is the only way to access benefits that provide a meaningful boost to the
Everyday Reconciliation Podcast
Everyday Reconciliation
How can all settlers on Turtle Island engage more deeply in reconciliation? Everyday Reconciliation, the latest show from the 2020 Network, looks to answer that question.
Host Elin Miller talks to Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts and community leaders about their work towards reconciliation, a
Fundraising Regulation and Compliance in Canada for Registered Charities
Charity Law
Many Canadian charities fundraise. In total fundraising brings in over $20 billion for Canadian charities every year. Through the dedicated work of volunteers, staff and consultants many Canadian charities fundraise to have resources to conduct their charitable activities. While fundraising is vital
Upping fruit and veggie consumption to get blood pressure down: What’s the case for plant-based diets?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Blood pressure is a term we may hear often but that many of us may not understand fully. So, what exactly is blood pressure, and why is it important to keep it in check?
Globally, more than 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is dangerous because it puts us at
Winter Walk Day
Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere
Winter Walk Day took place on February 2 as an initiative to get people across Alberta to be active outside in the winter. More than 100,000 Albertans took part in 2021 and many organizations participated this year.
The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre in Red Deer held a Winter Walk Day contest
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