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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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[Survey] Shingles Matters - Asking Canadians to share their journey on accessing the Shingles Vaccination

International Federation on Ageing

This initiative aims to boost shingles vaccine uptake across provinces in Canada. The IFA will spotlight the voices of those at-risk of shingles and address barriers like complex referral pathways and limited awareness of shingles' serious health risks, working to improve access and prevention.

[Report] A Conversation with People Impacted by Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

CanAge

Dementia, often misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes, impacts individuals in diverse ways. This report aims to shed light on these variances, exploring how those living with dementia navigate their lives, the support systems they rely on, and their aspirations; to unearth not just the challenges they face but also the opportunities for joy, independence, and dignity in their everyday lives.

[Recording] Including People Living with Dementia - Intergenerational Linkages CoP

Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice CORE Group

How Intergenerational initiatives are including and supporting older adults with Dementia

[Podcast] Examining our expectations of respite care: setting ourselves up for success when it comes to maximizing our respite experiences and outcomes (Episode 97)

Caregiver's Compass

expectations and realities of respite care and how we can maximize this truly valuable time so we can come back home refreshed and content.

[Recording] Intergenerational Linkages CoP- Event- Shared Housing

Intergenerational Linkages CoP

In this event we discussed intergenerational and shared housing initiatives and how they are supporting older adults.

[Article] For the Sake of Argument

Harvard Kennedy School

The idea of good citizenship at this time of widening ideological divides and growing political polarization.

[Research] Evidence-informed policy brief – Utilizing the determinants of healthy aging to guide the choice of social prescriptions for older adults

HPCDP Journal

Adopting tools such as the Healthy Aging Asset Index can bring cohesiveness to the support that older adults receive across the care continuum and has the potential to shift the balance of care away from the health system and towards the community, thus improving the capacity of health systems and government to meet the needs of Canada’s older adults.

[Video] Social Prescribing in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism

Describes what social prescribing is and how SSM is introducing it in Saskatchewan.

[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

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