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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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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

Introduction to Health Equity

Amaan Fazal

The Introduction to Health Equity online course is a collaboration of the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and Public Health Ontario (PHO). It was created in response to the identified need for an accessible introductory course on health equity for public health audie

Recorded Webinar: Unpacking Innovations for Aging in the Right Place

Amaan Fazal

In recognition of National Seniors Day (October 1st, 2021), Simon Fraser University, Aging in the Right Place co-hosted a webinar with the following panelists from across Canada, who shared their innovations of aging in the right place for older adults with lived or living experience of homelessness

A Cautionary Tale: Canada's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Older Canadians

Amaan Fazal

Canada's lack of national coordination, inconsistent prioritization of older Canadians, and failure to focus on speed in its provincial COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, cost potentially hundreds of older lives across the country. Between April and June 2021 alone, the deaths of more than 350 older adults

The Indigenous Learning Series

Amaan Fazal

Under the themes of Recognition, Respect, Relationships and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Learning Series provides access to resources, courses, workshops and events on the history, heritage, cultures, rights and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as on their varied and long-stan

Canadian Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) Resources

Amaan Fazal

Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. This campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices.  In 2021, Cyber Se

Recorded Webinar: Closing the Gaps– Advancing Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults

Amaan Fazal

This webinar features Dr. Samir Sinha, lead author of the recent Canadian Red Cross and National Institute on Aging White Paper that offers evidence-informed expert recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults Across Canada. The webinar was hosted by Unit

Checklist: Stay on Your Feet – Home Safety Checklist

Amaan Fazal

Did you know that Injury Matters has a Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Checklist? The Home Safety Checklist is a great practical resource that older adults can use to identify and remove potential hazards for falls in and around the home. You might even like to use the checklist with your clients! C

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