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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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Guidelines: 24-Hour Movement - For Adults 65+
Healthy Aging CORE Team
Introducing Canada's first 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (65+). These guidelines were developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the Public Health Agency of Canada, Queen’s University, ParticipACTION, and a network of researchers and stakeholders from across Canada
Covid and Longer Lives: Combating Ageism and Creating Solutions
Healthy Aging CORE Team
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed long-standing challenges and inequalities in the way we define and protect the rights of older people around the world. The COVID and Ageing Society Virtual Dialogue Series focused on five thematic areas in which older people have been most significant
Guidebook For Seniors: Safety and Security
Healthy Aging CORE Team
This guide was developed by the RCMP for seniors, their family members, care-givers, friends, and anyone else who may find it useful. It isn’t meant to include everything but tries to answer some common concerns when it comes to seniors’ safety and security. The RCMP's goal is to raise awarene
The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants Project
Healthy Aging CORE Team
The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants was a Narrative Photovoice Project from 2014-2017 (see here) This project's research explored the everyday stories of aging among 19 diverse immigrant older adults in Canada. Following a series of knowledge exchange events that utilized the Lived Experi
Caregiving in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Shaping a National Conversation
Healthy Aging CORE Team
Caregiving is an issue that affects all Canadians. One in four Canadians is a caregiver for someone with a long-term health condition, disability or need related to aging at some point in their lives. It is estimated that 75% of care is provided by unpaid caregivers, saving Canadian healthcare syste
Recorded Webinar: Towards A Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons
Healthy Aging CORE Team
The United Nations Charter, recognizes the “fundamental human rights, and the dignity and worth of the human person”. Over the years, special UN Conventions, addressing the rights of Women, Children, Indigenous Persons and Persons with Disabilities, have been developed and adopted. To this day
Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons, May 2020
Healthy Aging CORE Team
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. As of 26 April, the virus itself has already taken the lives of some 193,710 people, and fatality rates for those over 80 years of age is five times the global average. As the virus spreads rapidly to devel
A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire
Healthy Aging CORE Team
Canada's first national dementia strategy sets out a vision for the future and identifies common principles and national objectives to help guide actions by all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, communities, families and individuals.
To download PDF, see attached document below.
COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for Canadians
Healthy Aging CORE Team
These resources are provided as a reference for those seeking information on the economic measures introduced by the Government of Canada to support Canadian workers and businesses during this challenging period.
For more details, see Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: click here. To downlo
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