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[Resource] Disenfranchised trajectories. Living in LTC as an older adults who has experienced homelessness
SFU Aging in the Right Place
Click HERE to read the Full ArticleAbstractWhile the pandemic has sparked a heightened awareness of some of the challenges of living and dying in long-term care (LTC), little is known about the impact that less normative life trajectories can have on residents’ experiences. Yet, more marginal life
[Resource] Meanings of Aging in the Right Place for Older Clients of a Temporary Housing Program
SFU Aging in the Right Place
Click HERE to read the Full ArticleAbstractBackground and ObjectivesThe concept of aging in place is acknowledged as the preference of older adults, yet without consideration of the intersections of diversity in later life is critiqued as unattainable, unrealistic, or even undesirable. This gave ris
[Resource] Aging and chronic diseases: A profile of Canadian seniors
Public Health Canada
Executive summaryThe goal of this report is to increase knowledge on seniors' health by providing information and data on the prevalence of chronic diseases and conditions, associated disability and mortality and information on key individual and social determinants of health. It aims to inform stak
[Resource] Neighbourhood Toolkit - Ideas, strategies and resources to strengthen seniors’ social connection in neighbourhoods
Nanaimo Seniors Connect Project
This toolkit brings together ideas, strategies and resources to strengthen social connections among seniors and others in their neighbourhoods. It will be useful to local community interest groups including neighbourhood associations, seniors’ organizations, community services, faith-based groups,
[Resource] The Swedish AgeTech Market Report 2023
Aging 2.0
As Sweden's aging population continues to grow, the demand for innovative solutions supporting the elderly and caregivers is at an all-time high. Learn about the pressing need for personalized tools that enhance independence, improve quality of life, and ensure safety and well-being for care recipie
[Resource] Evidence Synthesis for Older Adults. An Age and Ageing themed collection.
Terry Quinn, Susan Shenkin
Click HERE to access the full resource Keeping abreast of the latest evidence in older adult care is increasingly difficult, therefore comprehensive, objective, and critical assessment of the published literature is essential for effective health and social care. This is the rationale that has under
[Report] UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report, 2021-2023
UN
Click HERE to learn moreAbout the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report, 2021-2023The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing is an opportunity to work together to improve the lives of older people, their families, and their communities. The UN Decade sets an ambitious vision of a world in which all peopl
[Resource] Learning From The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants: Final Report
(Laura Kadowaki et al.)
INTRODUCTIONThis report presents the results of a series of Stakeholder Outreach Forums held over 2018-19 in four regions across Canada – Greater Montréal, Québec City, Calgary, and Greater Vancouver. The outreach forums provided an opportunity for discussion of issues faced by aging immigrants
[Resource] LGBT2SQ Seniors: An evidence review and practical guide designed for healthcare providers and researchers
Sherbourne Health/Rainbow Health Ontario
Click HERE to download the PDF resourceSUMMARYTo provide inclusive, affirming services, and welcoming health care to LGBT2SQ seniors, healthcare and social service providers should appreciate that not all seniors are heterosexual and cisgender. As they approach their twilight years, LGBT2SQ seniors
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