Settlement Experiences of Recently Arrived Senior Immigrants
Based on qualitative data gathered from three constituencies – key informants in the settlement sector, settlement service providers, and recently arrived senior immigrants – the authors find that newcomer seniors encounter a distinct set of struggles stemming from economic insecurity, lack of language proficiency, diminished health status, a high degree of social isolation, feelings of social exclusion, and intergenerational challenges related to multigenerational living arrangements. Two factors play a pivotal role in enabling their settlement: the multiple range of services offered by settlement agencies and the essential but often unacknowledged support and guidance provided by families and communities.
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Published
Aug 01, 2021
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Subject Area
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Academics
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