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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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[Research Report] Building Digital Literacy Among Older Adults: Best Practices
Emily Mullins, HelpAge Canada
This research project, in partnership with HelpAge Canada, explored best practices for building digital literacy among older adults. The aim of this research project was to explore and understand the barriers and facilitators experienced by older adults when learning digital literacy skills. Semi-st
[Article] Helping Older Adults Get Comfortable with Technology Use
CSA Journal
When older adults feel empowered to learn new technology, they transform their own lives and change their communities, too. The founder of a pioneering nationwide nonprofit shares the organization’s journey and advice for helping seniors to adopt new technology in everyday life. By Thomas Kamber,
[Research Report] Measuring Transformational Social Outcomes Among Seniors Using Technology
OATS from AARP
During the height of the COVID pandemic, civic leaders in New York City embarked on an extraordinary program to provide technology access, devices, and training to 10,000 older adults living in public housing. This effort was conceived on an emergency basis, joining officials from multiple city agen
[Webinar Deck] Digital Equity Framework
Indira Riadi, United Way of British Columbia
A framework for digital equity that can be applied by CBSS agencies to frame, plan, deliver, and evaluate technology programs for seniors.Â
[Resources] ISSofBC Digital Literacy Resources
ISSofBC
Helping newcomers overcome digital literacy barriers
[Resource Website] Best Buy Digital Citizen - French & English
Best Buy Canada
Best Buy Digital Citizen can be accessed for FREE in English and French using the following links:English: Best Buy Digital Citizen French: Citoyen numérique Best BuyDigital Skills Courses help build your foundational skills to navigate the digital world. Learning about apps, how to stay safe onl
[Resources] Learning New Technology (Computers & Mobile Devices)
ABC Life Literacy Canada
Access All Resources Here: https://abcconnectforlearning.ca/resources/learning-new-technology/The ABC Connect for Learning resources are for use at home and in workshops and activities that are also free for participants. These include PDF lessons plans predominantly. Resources are not to be used
[Article] Online Safety & Dementia
Alzheimer Society Canada
Read Here: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia/ensuring-safety-security/online-safetySeniors are one of the fastest growing demographics of Internet users in the world. When someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it is vital to help them keep their online identit
[Resource] Fraud Prevention Toolkit For Older Adults
Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) has created a toolkit to help older adults identify scams and take proactive steps to protect their personal information and finances from fraud.Contents: Fraud Prevention ChecklistProtecting Against Common Scams:Email Fraud or Phishing ScamsPhone or Voicemail
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