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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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Food Security Now

Community Food Centres Canada

Nearly 1 in 4 people across Canada can’t afford to put food on the table. Get stats for your riding.

[Video] When kids, teens and young adults provide dementia care: A real-life story from young caregivers

Alzheimer Society of Canada

In this video, four siblings of different ages speak about being young caregivers for their grandmother living with dementia

[RESOURCE] Launch of GBA+ Toolkit

NAFC | IYC | FCM

Honouring Spaces for 2S+ & IndigiQueer Inclusivity,” toolkit.

[Report] Final report of the Expert Panel: Supporting Canadians aging at home: Ensuring quality of life as we age

National Seniors Council members

Click HERE to read the reportExecutive summaryOn October 6, 2022, the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Health announced that the National Seniors Council (the Council) would serve as the Expert Panel on Supporting Canadians Aging at Home (the Expert Panel). The Expert Panel was asked to provi

[Resource] Men and Suicide Fact Sheet

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Middle-aged men (40 to 60) die by suicide more than anyone, including young people and women

[Article] Addressing your environment for falls prevention?

McMaster University

The stats speak for themselves: each year, more than 37 million falls result in the need for medical attention and over 680 thousand people die from falling around the globe (1).

Food Banks Canada Poverty Report

Food Banks Canada

This interactive site shows provinces and territories graded based on how they compare with each other on experiences and measurements of poverty, a standard of living, and government progress on standard of living legislation.

[Podcast] Life and Times of Karrie-Lynn, Two-Spirit Knowledge Keeper and Residential School Survivor

Native Calgarian

Stories like this are important to hear to understand the issues and trauma Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults may have experienced that affect their lives today, the health issues they are experiencing, and the systemic barriers they still face

[Podcast] Women Confronting Ageism

BBC | The Conversation

Click HERE to listenElla Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world.Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, di

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