Aging in a Multicultural Canada
Author | : Canada. Multiculturalism. Policy, Analysis and Research |
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Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Aging |
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Author | : Canada. Multiculturalism. Policy, Analysis and Research |
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Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Aging |
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Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Minority older people |
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Author | : Canada. Multiculturalism Directorate |
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Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 1988 |
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Author | : Canada. Multiculturalism. Policy, Analysis and Research |
Publisher | : Policy, Analysis and Research Directorate, Secretary of State |
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Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Aging |
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Author | : Douglas Durst |
Publisher | : Brush Education |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1550594079 |
Historically, Canada has been a nation of immigrants, with 16-20% of its citizens being foreign born. Most immigrant research addresses the issues of integration and adjustment of young and adult immigrants, with little work on aging. There are numerous books on immigrants and books on aging, but there are few that have considered the topics of both diversity and aging. Diversity and Aging among Immigrant Seniors in Canada breaks from that tradition and offers an eclectic collection of original research from among Canada's leading researchers on aging and immigrants. Some researchers refer to this emerging field as Ethno-gerontology. There are two interesting groups of immigrant seniors: those who entered Canada at over 65 years of age, and those who aged in Canada. Most Canadians are surprised to learn that the senior population of seniors has a higher percentage of immigrants (19.6%) than the general population (13.7%). As Canadians age, the country's composition of immigrant seniors has also changed from mainly European to greater cultural and ethnic diversity from Africa and Asia. This cultural and ethnic diversity has social/health/economic policy implications and impacts on programs and services delivered to seniors. Diversity and Aging among Immigrant Seniors in Canada is divided into two main sections. In Part 1, the chapters explore general and universal issues such as national trends and demographics, theoretical orientations, issues of culture and legal dimensions, poverty and income, and end-of-life care. In Part 2, the chapters examine issues pertaining to specific ethnic groups. For example, there are chapters on the social well-being of Chinese immigrants, determinants of mental health for Iranian seniors, family dynamics for aging Haitian elders, and emerging issues for Punjabi families. Diversity and Aging among Immigrant Seniors in Canada offers both breadth and depth to the topic of aging among immigrants, and is a must read for social work and health care professionals, students in health and social services, policy and program planners and families of aging immigrants. It is written in a language that crosses disciplines, shedding professional jargon, making it an informative and engaging read for professionals, researchers, and the general public.
Author | : Canada. Department of the Secretary of State of Canada |
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Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Minority older people |
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Author | : Canada. Multiculturalisme. Politiques, recherches et analyses |
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Release | : 1988 |
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Author | : Canada. Secteur du multiculturalisme. Direction des politiques, recherches et analyses |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Minority older people |
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Author | : Neena L. Chappell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Social Science |
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"Written from a social psychological perspectives, Aging in Contemporary Canada provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the subject of aging". Verso de la couv. (p. [4]).
Author | : Maxwell Hartt |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2021-03-31 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1447352599 |
How well do the places where we live support the wellbeing of older adults? The Canadian population is growing older and is reshaping the nation’s economic, social and cultural future. However, the built and social environments of many communities, neighbourhoods and cities have not been designed to help Canadians age well. Bringing together academic research, practitioner reflections and personal narratives from older adults across Canada, this cutting-edge text provides a rare spotlight on the local implications of aging in Canadian cities and communities. It explores employment, housing, transportation, cultural safety, health, planning and more, to provide a wide-ranging and comprehensive discussion of how to build supportive communities for Canadians of all ages.