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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] How to Have a Healthy Heart
Schlegel-UW Research Institut for Aging
Richard Hughson, Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging and Brain Health, shared simple ways to keep your heart healthy and strong, as well as warning signs to look out for.
Heart Disease Info Sheet for Seniors
Health Canada
This four-page Health Canada document provides information on warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment protocols.
[Article] The Portfolio diet: An Investment in your heart health?
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Think of the Portfolio diet as a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods. Invest in the right ones and you may see gains in your heart health.
[Resource] AboutGrief.ca
Canadian Grief Alliance
Whether you are grieving or supporting someone else, we hope you’ll find something helpful to ease your way.Visit AboutGrief.ca to learn about grief, support someone, learn about programs and services and much more. There's even a virtual Grief Assistant to help you find your way.
[Recording] AI in Action: Practical Workflows for Nonprofits
The Digital Nonprofit
Deepa Chaudhary shares her screen to show exactly how she uses tools like Gemini, MidJourney, and HeyGen to run her startup with minimal resources
[Resource] Wisdom on Demand: Just Ask Grandpa
Ask My Grandpa
Ask my Grandpa is an online platform where people can connect with older adults to learn new skills.
[Guide] Equity in Practice: Tools to Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Nonprofits
Imagine Canada
Practical resources to help nonprofits assess equity in their organizations, build strong equity working groups, and move from reflection to action.
[Guide] Municipal Guide for Disability Inclusion in Recreation and Physical Activity
Active Abilities Canada
Purpose of GuideThis Guide provides how-to strategies for staff at all levels in municipal recreation departments to make sure persons with disabilities are included in their programs and activities.Target AudienceThis Guide is for people who work in municipal government as directors of recreation a
[Tools] Retirement Hub 2026
Government of Canada
To support Canadians who are either retired or starting to plan for retirement, the Government of Canada recently enhanced the Retirement Hub—originally launched in 2023—by adding new resources and making it easier to use.
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