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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: 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, 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: 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: 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 …
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: 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: 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 …
Exploring Diverse Perspectives On The Mental Health And Community Support Systems For Immigrant And Refugee Children, Taylor Marlow
Exploring Diverse Perspectives On The Mental Health And Community Support Systems For Immigrant And Refugee Children, Taylor Marlow
Sociology Major Research Papers
Despite an extensive history with immigration, structural barriers and health inequities for immigrant and refugee populations continue to be widely documented within Canada. As a result, attention to particularly vulnerable subgroups such as newcomer children has become increasingly paramount. However, large gaps concerning newcomer children’s wellbeing persist within previous literature. In response, this study examines newcomer children’s issues, the roles of family and community support systems, and the impact of sociopolitical factors from the perspective of key stakeholders. A total of 15 newcomer parents and community professionals were interviewed in order to illuminate the current context of support for immigrant …
Sirena
Oral Histories
Age when Interviewed: 35
Date of Interview: Summer 2013
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Keywords: Housing insecurity, Immigrant, Intergenerational poverty, Food insecurity
ACE Factors: Criminal household member, Household substance abuse
Born in the Twin Cities, Sirena is an Hispanic woman who participated in the Voices of Homeless project after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Catherine University in the summer of 2013. Since infancy she experienced housing insecurity, with her immigrant family moving frequently in the United States and Mexico. In her interview she discusses intergenerational poverty and food insecurity.
Lahens
Oral Histories
Age when Interviewed: 29
Date of Interview: Spring 2013
Race: Haitian
Gender: Male
Keywords: Housing insecurity, Immigrant, Intergenerational poverty, Food insecurity
ACE Factors: Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Lack of education
Born in Haiti, Lahens is a Black St. Catherine University staff member who participated in the Voices of Homelessness project.. From birth he experienced housing insecurity and spent part of his childhood in an orphanage, begging at times, and living on the streets. At age 12 he was adopted by Sister Andrea Lee (IHM), former President of St. Catherine University, who helped him immigrate to Michigan and then to Minnesota. …
Helen
Oral Histories
Age when Interviewed: 23
Date of Interview: Fall 2012
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Keywords: Housing insecurity, Immigrant, Frequent moves, Intergenerational poverty, Food insecurity, Domestic violence
ACE Factors: Domestic violence
Born in Florida to an immigrant Hispanic family, Helen participated in the Voices of Homelessness project as a junior at St. Catherine University. From birth she experienced housing insecurity and throughout her life her family moved frequently, often doubling up with friends and relatives. In her interview she discusses intergenerational poverty, food insecurity, and domestic violence.