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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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[Webinar Recording] Aging and Mental Health Webinar (CAMH)
United Way BC, CAMH
The number of older adults with mental illness or dementia is increasing in Canada. Mental illness and dementia can have a significant impact on the quality of life of seniors and their loved ones, and increase health care system costs. Prevention, early intervention and treatment efforts can help m
[Resource] Internet Safety: Video Series
South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society
Click HERE to learn moreVideo SeriesOlder adults are disproportionately represented when it comes to being targeted by scammers.This ten-part series empowers participants to recognize online scams before they happen, avoid being hacked and becoming victims of fraud.For more information on Digital Li
[Practice Quiz] Common Internet Symbols Quiz
Seniors TechConnect
Click HERE to access the practice quizWith smaller screens and websites packed with features, web designers rely on icons and symbols to help users navigate websites. Icons save space on a screen and keep it looking uncluttered. There are so many symbols and icons on our devices. This great resource
[Resource] RCMP Cyber Bulletins PDFs
RCMP
See attached bulletins by the RCMP on safety and security advice.
[Resource] Get Cyber Safe
Government of Canada
Click HERE to learn moreGet Cyber SafeGet Cyber Safe is a national public awareness campaign created to inform Canadians about cyber security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online. The campaign is led by the Communications Security Establishment, with advice and guidance
[Tutorial] How to Use Netflix For Seniors
Cyber-Seniors
During this Cyber-Seniors webinar, the instructor will tell you everything you need to know about the popular online movie and TV streaming platform Netflix, including how to create an account, choose a subscription plan, and download your favorite flicks for offline watching. More information abou
[Article] What Spoofing Means and How to Stay Safe
BC CRNS
Spoofing is when a fraudster disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website address to fool you into thinking you are communicating with a trusted person or business. This article will help you recognize spoofing when it’s happening and how to protect yourself from fraud.First, w
[Resource] Internet Safety and Security: Searching Safely Online
ABC Life Literacy Canada
This resource discusses how to search on the internet safely. First by giving an overview of how to search online and then identifying if a source is real or fake. It's a good document to help bring awareness to the fact that there are fake resources and stories online and how to be aware of this.
[Resources] Social Prescribing Resource Hub
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Social Prescribing is a holistic approach to healthcare that brings together the social and medical models of health and wellness. It provides a formal pathway for health providers to address the diverse determinants of health, using the familiar and trusted process of writing a prescription.Social
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