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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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[Article] Internet surfing may help protect against dementia among older adults

Medical News Today

Read Here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/internet-use-may-help-prevent-dementia-protect-brain-healthA new study explores the effect of internet use among older people as a means of preventing dementia. The study finds that older individuals who regularly use the internet are nearly half

[Article] 7 In 10 Canadians Aged 65 And Over Feel Confident About Technology Use And 86% Are Online Daily

Environics Research

Read Here: https://environics.ca/news/7-in-10-canadians-aged-65-and-over-feel-confident-about-technology-use-and-86-are-online-daily/A new survey commissioned by AGE-WELL, a federally-funded Network of Centres of Excellence, and conducted by Environics Research, offers a number of fresh insights int

[Webinar Deck] Healthy Digital Habits & Behaviours

HelpAge Canada

This presentation explores healthy and unhealthy digital habits and behaviours including excessive internet use and social media habits. It provides practical tips to lead a health and balanced digital lifestyle. Presented February 2024.

[Webinar Recording] Generations Over Dinner

Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice

Generations Over Dinner

[Research] Working on the Root System of Social Connections in a Community

Cormac Russell

Working on the Root System of Social Connections in a Community

[Report] Enhancing Care for Older Adults in Canada and Down Under: What Canadian and Australian Long-Term Care Systems Can Learn from Each Other

National Institute on Ageing

Enhancing Care for Older Adults in Canada and Down Under: What Canadian and Australian Long-Term Care Systems Can Learn from Each Other

Resources for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Healthy Aging Alberta

Resources for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Evidence on Social Prescribing

National Academy for Social Prescribing

How effective is social prescribing? The National Academy for Social Prescribing has a webpage that contains briefings and visual guides that give a clear overview of existing evidence. They point to the success of social prescribing initiatives. And they identify where we need to do more research.

How to Fix Canada’s Loneliness Epidemic, According to a Public Health Expert

Danielle Groen

This article discusses the growing issue of loneliness in Canada and its detrimental effects on health. It highlights the importance of social connection and the role social prescribing can play in increasing social connections, as well as addressing other social determinants of health. The benefits

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