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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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Report: What We Heard - Findings from HSO's Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care
Amaan Fazal
In the spring of 2021, HSO invited Canadians to complete its Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care (LTC) to get a better sense of their views on what an optimal future state of LTC ought to look like in Canada. The following report provides highlights from the 16,093 responses that were receiv
Gluu Society- Digital Skills for Older Adults
Amaan Fazal
The Canadian nonprofit helping older adults use technology to stay happy, healthy & connected. These easy-to-follow courses and other online learning resources will help older adults learn to use the technology that’s in their lives. Thanks in part to funding from the Government of Canada, lif
Squamish Men's Shed: Health by Stealth Video Series
Amaan Fazal
This video series was produced by The Squamish Men's Shed Society and was created to inform and promote the importance of men's health.Â
Introducing the Health by Stealth Series Vol. 1
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Report: Collaborative Action on Health and Climate Change, Community Stories
Amaan Fazal
While there has been momentum building to take action on health and climate change in BC and elsewhere in Canada, we consistently hear that communities, practitioners, researchers and the health sector are seeking real examples of action. There is a need to share stories and lessons learned from c
Loop Evidence Summary: Fall Prevention and COVID-19
Amaan Fazal
This Loop evidence summary reviews the impact of COVID-19 on risk factors contributing to fall-related injuries. It also summarizes current and emerging evidence on the effective planning and implementation of fall risk screening and assessment, fall care, fall rehabilitation and fall prevention ini
Overcoming Digital Divides Workshop Series - Framing Paper
Amaan Fazal
Ryerson's Overcoming Digital Divides Workshop Series aims to engage people living in Canada, industry, academia and policymakers to advance a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the circumstances that precipitate the conditions that shape digital inequities in Canada. Through expert panel discus
What does meaningful social prescribing look like? Mapping meaningful outcomes
Amaan Fazal
This study aimed to investigate and collate all the outcomes that are being experienced in link worker based social prescribing schemes. We found this reflects a large evidence gap where research money needs to be invested. Data from this study highlighted that VCSE organisations engaged with soc
Recorded Webinar: Summit Preview Keynote Series: What is Social Prescribing?
Amaan Fazal
Social prescribing - the practice of medical practitioners connecting patients to community supports to improve health and well-being - was pioneered in the U.K .and is now gaining a foothold in Canada. Hear from our panelists: Dr. Marie Anne Essam, Dr. Grace Park, and Sonia Hsiung on what Social Pr
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