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Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Gujarati), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Gujarati), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Hindi), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Hindi), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Portuguese), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Portuguese), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
User Guide, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
User Guide, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
User Guide
The User Guide is the official manual for the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit. It provides an overview of the “Building Connected Communities” research project and the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit. Refer to this guide to learn more about the project’s background, the research team and community partners,
The User Guide also provides readers with a greater understanding of the contents included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit. It contains helpful information regarding each of the resources included, as well as practical suggestions and examples of when and how you may benefit from using the Toolkit.
This resource …
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Tagalog), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Tagalog), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
Tip Sheet - Staying Socially Connected (Tagalog), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet - Staying Socially Connected (Tagalog), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet
This handout for older adults includes a list of research-informed tips that an older adult can use to engage socially in a variety of ways.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused on exploring strategies …
Tip Sheet - Staying Socially Connected (Portuguese), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet - Staying Socially Connected (Portuguese), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet
This handout for older adults includes a list of research-informed tips that an older adult can use to engage socially in a variety of ways.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused on exploring strategies …
Tips For Planning And Implementing Inclusive Programs, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tips For Planning And Implementing Inclusive Programs, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tips for Planning and Implementing Inclusive Programs
The Tips for Planning and Implementing Inclusive Programs resource is intended to assist those involved in planning programs to support social inclusion. Tips are included for data-driven program development, for outreach to isolated and/or lonely older immigrants and for addressing barriers through a culturally competent lens.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused on exploring strategies to effectively …
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Urdu), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Urdu), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Arabic), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping With Loneliness - A Resource For Older Adults (Arabic), Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults
Coping with Loneliness – A Resource for Older Adults is a reflection tool that includes prompts and activities to help a lonely older adult consider their feelings and come up with potential solutions by taking stock of their feelings, strengths and supports. This resource can be completed by an older adult individually, with the assistance of others, or in a group setting.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre …
Tip Sheet – Staying Socially Connected, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet – Staying Socially Connected, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Tip Sheet
This handout for older adults includes a list of research-informed tips that an older adult can use to engage socially in a variety of ways.
This document is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused on exploring strategies …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Caledon, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Caledon, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Burlington – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Burlington – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Halton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Halton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Halton Hills – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Halton Hills – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Mississauga – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Mississauga – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Peel – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Peel – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Burlington, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Burlington, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Brampton, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Brampton, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Milton, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Milton, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Halton Hills, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Halton Hills, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Milton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Milton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Oakville – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Halton, Oakville – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Brampton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Brampton – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Mississauga, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Peel, Mississauga, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Oakville, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Interactive Pdf Map, Halton, Oakville, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Interactive Maps
This Interactive PDF Map includes the mainstream, ethno-specific, multicultural, faith organizations and community hubs in the community. The contact information, websites and directions for each organization can be easily accessed from the map. The map is intended to support staff in making referrals to clients or in making program design decisions.
This resource is included in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit, created by the Centre for Elder Research in Oakville ON, Canada. The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Building Connected Communities: improving Community Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+”. The research focused …
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Caledon – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Building Connected Communities: Peel, Caledon – 2016 Census Older Immigrants, Sheridan Centre For Elder Research
Data Sheets
This data sheet provides a picture of the available relevant characteristics of the community at the time of the census (2016). We have included data both from those individuals over the age of 65 at the time of the census, as well as those who are in the age cohort just below (50 – 64), so those engaged in planning for future community needs can anticipate where growth or reduction in needs may be.
These numbers may be used to provide an overall picture of the municipality or region as a whole, and may be used to help guide municipality/region-wide …
Palliative Family Caregivers, Hui Shi
Palliative Family Caregivers, Hui Shi
Research Posters
This poster emerged from Hui Shi's research paper titled “Social support for palliative family caregivers: A literature review.” The paper and poster were assignments in the course Introduction to Applied Research in Social Services (Year 1, Semester 2) in the Social Service Worker Gerontology program. This poster was presented during the final week of the school term at an in-class research conference with the presence of all class members, the professor of the course, one other professor of the field practicum course, and the Associate Dean of School of Community Studies.
"Through this research project, I learned that industrialized countries …
Putting A Human Face On Child Welfare: Voices From The Prairies, Ivan Brown, Ferzana Chaze, Don Fuchs, Jean Lafrance, Sharon Mckay, Shelley Thomas Prokop
Putting A Human Face On Child Welfare: Voices From The Prairies, Ivan Brown, Ferzana Chaze, Don Fuchs, Jean Lafrance, Sharon Mckay, Shelley Thomas Prokop
Faculty Books
The chapters in this book represent a selection of the many very fine presentations made at the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium's (PCWC) 3rd bi-annual Symposium, held in Edmonton, Alberta, November 23–25, 2005. The theme of that Symposium was Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare.
Sharon McKay's article "Development of the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium" at the beginning of this book provides a brief history of the beginnings of the PCWC, illustrating not only its practical, but more importantly the philosophical development. Readers will find that this philosophy informs a great deal of the writing in the 11 chapters of …