This article is an up-front look at some of the pressing issues facing seniors today. Illustrates a general dissatisfaction with doctors and the quality of health care services.
This story shares one woman's experience of growing old. Describes and analyses the economic, political, social and physical forces that affect all of us as we grow older.
This article explores the housing needs of seniors, who are predominantly women, and illustrates some new and traditional housing options designed specifically for seniors. Introduces the term Granny Flat.
Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence (PWHCE)
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Brigette Krieg
Diane Martz
Lisa McCallum
The Northwest Métis Women’s Health Research Project investigated the health care needs of elderly women and their caregivers in the Métis community of Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan. The research project looked at access to home care and longterm care services for elderly women in the particular demographic, social, cultural and economic context of northern Métis communities. The goal of the project was to recommend appropriate home care and long term care policies for northern Métis communities and to ensure that these policies will be responsive to women’s needs as care recipients, care providers and caregivers. By looking at the specific needs of women, the research project hoped to raise awareness of gender as an important factor to consider in developing and implementing policies related to care of the elderly.
Describes caregiving issues for practitioners, researchers and caregivers. Presents testimonies from caregivers, analyses, solution proposals and new perspectives on this social phenomenon.
Provides an initial analysis of the nature and extent of informal elder caregiving in Canada for the subpopulation of seniors who require help because of a long-term health or activity limitation.
Strives to enrich the quality of life of the elderly by addressing the diverse needs of an aging population. Provides programs and services which include specialized outpatient, mental health, residential, recreational and medical support services.