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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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[Evidence Summary] Interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalised patients
Cochrane Summary
We wanted to find out what interventions are helpful to support hospitalised people who smoke in quitting cigarette smoking. Our main goal was to find out which treatments can help hospitalised patients stop smoking for at least six months.
[Report] Traumatic brain injury
McMaster University
Traumatic brain injury, depression, conditions that affect your oxygen levels, and medication side effects can all impact your cognition.
The Caregiving Crunch
Home Equity Bank
“It’s a Bittersweet Symphony” for the Sandwich Generation: New Ipsos survey exposes the struggles and sacrifices of aging in place.
[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
[Website] Mobility Access Participation Project
MAP Project
Many Canadians have different types of disabilities that affect their ability participate freely within their communities. The main goal of the MAP project (“Towards Barrier-Free Communities: A Partnership for Improving Mobility, Access and Participation Among People with Disabilities”) is to su
[Resource] Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage
Decade of Healthy Ageing
Click HERE to learn moreOverviewThe growing prevalence of morbidity and functional decline associated with global population ageing and gains in life expectancy have increased the demand for care and access to long-term care (LTC) to address the complex care needs of older people. This publication i
[Resource] Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings – Brief 6. Ensuring financial protection in long-term care
WHO
OverviewThe WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre – WKC) has produced a series of research briefs on financing long-term care (LTC) which translate research evidence to guide policy-makers on designing and financing LTC in low- and middle-income countries. Brief 6 in the series, Finan
[Project Summary] Accessibility in the Canadian Shelter System
Employment and Social Development Canada
Canadian shelters were engaged to assess barriers in built environment, information and communication technology, and mental health. Findings were shared with Employment and Social Development Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund to help inform future funding.
[Podcast] Responsible Disruption Podcast
Social Impact Lab
Responsible Disruption is a podcast that explores the intersection of social innovation and design.
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