Research & Evidence

Journal articles, abstracts, academic studies, literature reviews, conference proceedings, presentations, videos, and other research relevant to Healthy Aging.

A Snapshot of Grandparents in Canada

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Vanier Institute

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Assisted Living in British Columbia: Trends in Access, Affordability and Ownership

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Andrew Longhurst

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The Health Benefits of Physical Activity Among Adults and Older Adults

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Government of Manitoba

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Ageism Amplifies Cost and Prevalence of Health Conditions

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Becca R Levy, PhD, Martin D Slade, MPH, E-Shien Chang, MA, Sneha Kannoth, MPH, Shi-Yi Wang, MD, PhD

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A Billion Reasons to Care

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Office of the Seniors Advocate

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Care receivers in Canada, 2018

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Statistics Canada

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Support Received by Caregivers in Canada

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Darcy Hango

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Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada

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Transportation Association of Canada

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Health Reports: Life expectancy differs byeducation and income levels

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Statistics Canada

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Caregivers in Canada, 2018

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Statistics Canada

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Knowledge Translation among Canadian Researchers in the Field of Physical Activity

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Active Aging Canada

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Addressing Stigma: Towards a More Inclusive Health System (2019)

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Public Health Agency of Canada

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Cohort profile: The Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts (CanCHECs)

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Michael Tjepkema, Tanya Christidis, Tracey Bushnik and Lauren Pinaul

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Trends in mortality inequalities among the adult household population

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Emma Marshall-Catlin, Tracey Bushnik and Michael Tjepkema

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Planning for a Build-Out of Affordable Rental Housing in Metro Vancouver

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Marc Lee

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Monitoring Seniors Services 2019

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Office of the Seniors' Advocate

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West End Seniors’ Network:Issues Facing Older Adult Renters in the West End of Vancouver (August 2019)

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West End Seniors' Network

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Promoting Indigenous women's heart health: lessons from gatherings with Elders and Knowledge-Holders

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Annalijn Conklin, Rebecca Lee, Jeff Reading, Karin Humphries

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Webinar and Resources: Fall and Injury Prevention

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Healthy Aging by United Way

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Relieving the Burden of Navigating Health and Social Services for Older Adults and Caregivers

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Laura Funk

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Is Mitigating Social Isolation A Planning Priority For British Columbia (Canada) Municipalities?

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BC Centre for Disease Control

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Intergenerational Evaluation Toolkit

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Dr. Shannon Jarrott

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ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults

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Participaction

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Old School Anti-Ageism Clearing House

From

Old School

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Walk & Be Seen: Pedestrian Visibility Projects Report and Toolkit

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Sabina Harpe & Lynn Shepherd

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Vital Signs 2019: A Snapshot of Community Participation in BC

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Vancouver Foundation

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On The Table Community Reflections and Insights Report

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Vancouver Foundation

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First Nations Health Authority Regional Health Survey

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First Nations Health Authority

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The Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities - Looking back over the last decade, looking forward to the next (2018)

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World Health Organization

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U R B A N I N D I G E N O U S P E O P L E - Not Just Passing Through

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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

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Demonstrating Value

From

Demonstrating Value

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Enabling the Future Provision of Long-Term Care in Canada

From

National Institute on Ageing

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Fact Book on Aging in British Columbia and Canada 7th Edition

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Wister, O’Dea, Fyffe & Wagner

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Healthy Aging by United Way 2018/19 Annual Report

From

Healthy Aging by United Way

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Who’s at Risk and What Can Be Done About It? A Review of the Literature on the Social Isolation of Different Groups of Seniors

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National Seniors Council

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Angus Reid Institute Survey: Welcome or worry? Aging causes anxiety for some, while others take it in stride

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Angus Reid Institute

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Project Impact: Healthy Aging

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Healthy Aging by United Way

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Altogether Better Working Together to Create Healthier People and Communities (UK)

From

Altogether Better

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Angus Reid Institute: Caregiving in Canada: As population ages, one-in-four Canadians over 30 are looking after loved ones

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Angus Reid Institute

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Angus Reid Institute: As Canadians age, struggles over access to health care extend to prescription drugs

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Angus Reid Institute

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Angus Reid Institute: Access to health care a significant problem for one-in-five Canadians 55 and older

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Angus Reid Institute

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Living arrangements of seniors - Special Report (Census 2011)

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Statistics Canada

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Home health care and related services, 2017

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Statistics Canada

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SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Senior Households Living in Core Housing Need (2019)

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers (2019)

From

Employment and Social Development Canada

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Core Community Supports to Age in Community (2019)

From

Employment and Social Development Canada

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WEBINAR: Social Isolation and Aging - An Introduction to Risk Factors and Responses

From

Healthy Aging by United Way

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Study: Evolving Internet Use AmongCanadian Seniors (July 2019)

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Jordan Davidson andChristoph Schimmele

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AGING AND DYING IN PRISON An Investigation into the Experiences of Older Individuals in Federal Custody (2019)

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The Correctional Investigator Canada and Canadian Human Rights Commission

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BETTER AT HOME First Nations Programs Evaluation 2017/18

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United Way of the Lower Mainland

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Suffering in Silence: The financial abuse of seniors in British Columbia

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Vancity Credit Union

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A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire

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Public Health Agency of Canada

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Home Support…We Can Do Better

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Office of the Seniors' Advocate

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A Portrait of social isolation and loneliness in Canada today

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Angus Reid Institute

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Seniors’ Housing Report British Columbia

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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LGBT END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS WEBSITE

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Poverty and inequality among British Columbia’s seniors (2017)

From

Iglika Ivanova with Shannon Daub, Marcy Cohen and Julie Jenkins

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PEARLS Community-Based Depression Treatment Implementation Toolkit (Revised 2018)

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University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC)

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AARP Livability Index

From

AARP

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Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older

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AARP Foundation

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The Brain and Social Connectedness:GCBH Recommendations on Social Engagement and Brain Health

From

Global Council on Brain Health

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Self-Management BC

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Rhonda Carriere

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The rewards and challenges that come with caregiving

From

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

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Components and Outcomes of Internet-Based Interventions for Caregivers of Older Adults:Systematic Review

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Cassioppée Guay, MScOT et al

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The State of Evaluation in Canada: Measurement and Evaluation Practices in Canada's Charitable Sector

From

Imagine Canada

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Family Matters: Grandparents in Canada

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Statistics Canada

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Gauging Aging: Mapping the Gaps between Expert and Public Understandings of Aging in America

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Frameworks Institute

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ENGAGING OLDER WOMEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY A Promising Practices Guide for Women’s and Senior ServingOrganizations

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By Krista James and Raissa Lea Dickinson

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Monitoring Seniors Services 2018

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Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia

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National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)

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National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)

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Promoting Seniors' Well Being: The Seniors Mental Health Policy Lens Toolkit

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Dr. Penny MacCourt for the BC Psychogeriatric Association

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Guideline for Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Older Adults in Canada

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Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2018

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30 Years of Giving in Canada: The Giving Behaviour of Canadians: Who gives, how, and why?

From

Imagine Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation

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Exchange Magazine Summer 2018: Creating Age-friendly Communities from the Ground up

From

Local Government Management Association

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A day in the life: How do older Canadians spend their time?

From

Paula Arriagada

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HOME CARE NEEDS IN CANADA -Infographic

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Statistics Canada

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Study: Health Reports: Unmet home care needs in Canada, November 2018

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Statistics Canada

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Age Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

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Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

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Age-Friendly Resource Manual – International Federation on Ageing

From

International Federation on Ageing

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Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide

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World Health Organization

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Age Friendly World

From

Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities

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Raising the Profile of the Community-based Seniors’ Services Sector in B.C.: Executive Summary

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Laura Kadowaki, Marcy Cohen

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Raising the profile and celebrating the value of community-based seniors' services in B.C.

From

Website

Seniors Transportation: Affordable, Appropriate, and Available

From

Seniors' Advocate

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Canadian Fall Prevention Education Collaborative (CFPEC) and Canadian Fall Prevention Curriculum (CFPC)

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CFEPC

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Raising the Profile Project: Findings and Recommendations from the Community Consultations

From

Marcy Cohen and Christine Spinder

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Life satisfaction among Canadian seniors, 2016

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Barayandema , Athanase; Uppal, Sharanjit

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Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

From

Health in Aging Foundation

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Finding the Frame: A FrameWorks Research Report

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Frameworks Institute

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Framing Strategies to Advance Aging and Address Ageism as Policy Issues

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