Elderly

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2004.

Discusses the widespread use of home remedies by older adults with the highest usage by ethnic minorities.

Study shows that despite high rates of oral diabetes medication, ethnic disparities remain and glycemic control is still a problem with Native Americans.

Pilot project called Looking Out for Dementia involved production of a 16 minute DVD in English and three Indigenous languages (Warlpiri, Kriol, Djambarrpuyngu), an accompanying flip chart in plain English, and a poster publicizing the resource. Evaluation carried out through observation, focus groups and telephone interviews with participants and coordinators of aged services.

Discusses the feasibility of telehealth videoconferencing for providing preclincal assessments and follow-up appointments for rural and remote communities.

Health Care and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 1981.

Chapter two of First Nations and Inuit Health Survey.

Human Development, Gerontology Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Dakota State University, 2008.

Identifies prevalent health priorities, requirements, and challenges of Mi'kmaq people by looking at three groups: First Nations community members, youth, and health system partners.

Human Kinetics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.

Speaks about personal life and the responsibility toward family.

Medicine Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Sydney, 2017

Examines program which arose from the findings aiming to reduce the rate of injury in the Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia Aboriginal community.

Information gathered from literature review, interviews and survey involving service providers, and guided interviews and sharing circles with seniors.

Discusses the use of a non-Indigenous perspectives when dealing with Indigenous palliative care patients and the need for an approach that balances Indigenous patients cultural and physical needs.

Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.

Survey results are categorized by: children's health, elder health, chronic diseases, activity limitations, dental health, and search for wellness.

Study coordinated by the health centre with some support from academic partners, assessed the types of programming Elders would be interested in, and what they saw to be barriers to participation. Researchers offered participants several options to encourage survey participation including language and location of interview; a well-respected Elder was hired to conduct the interviews.

Information from the BC Ministry of Health Health System Matrix database. Includes hospital, physician, chronic conditions, home and residential care service data.

Defines seniors as 55 years of age or older and young adults as 18 to 54 years of age.

Dietetics and Nutrition Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida International University, 2007.

Social Work Thesis (M.A.)--Lakehead University, 1997.

Evidence indicates individuals aged 45 and older have higher disability rates and many are not receiving benefits to which they are entitled.

Advocates for greater awareness of healthy lifestyles in order to assist people to age well.

Article investigation provides evidence of role of GRM7 in age-related hearing loss.

Discusses caregiver role, perspectives of dementia, community and culturally-appropriate care, workforce, education and training, and issues affecting remote and urban communities.

Based on information gathered from Grandmothers in research circles. Participants were asked about traditional practices, what was happening in their communities, and what was needed to move forward.

Presents findings of consultations with people in the Metro North Region of Sydney, Australia which were held assess the cultural appropriateness and relevance of recommendations from the report HACC Service Models for People with Younger Onset Dementia & People with Dementia & People with Dementia and Behaviours of Concern.

Examines inequities between the Māori and non-Māori population throughout five stages of the life course: maternity and birth, childhood, youth, adults, and older people.

Looks at the changing demographics of the Native American population, the scope of future social service needs, and long-term care services for the elderly.

Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication and assessment, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies.

Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication, assessment, and delivery of care, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies, and learning activities.

Curriculum module designed for health care providers discusses demographics, patterns of health risk, and cultural competency in assessment and treatment.

Treaty Rights and traditional values in health care.

Discusses unique health care challenges facing status and non-status seniors and recommends considerations in 4 areas; socioeconomic conditions, under use of health services, jurisdiction and elder abuse.

Brief list of resources.

"Last reviewed December 2019."

Examines health risks, health status and health services use utilizing comprehensive population-level health data. Primary source is the 2007 California Health Interview Survey.

Study involved over 1146 individuals over the age of 58 from 16 communities.

Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.

Report has three sections: statistics on the Elder population, health status, including data on death rates and causes, and use of services.

Looks at a study that examines the supports and barriers of healthy aging for seniors in rural and northern communities.

Summary of symposium including role of knowledge translation, themes and discussions, information generated and suggestions for next steps.

Developed to assist tribal governments in understanding how Alzheimer's and dementia occurrence and the need for caregiving is affecting their communities and provide information on different public health strategies and opportunities for community action.

Looks at burn/fire deaths in people over the age of 50 with higher rates possibly due to living arrangements.

Case study regarding blastomycosis, a condition specific to geographic regions of northwestern Ontario and the Mississippi valley.

Research project looks at use of health services by the elderly in Rānana, Whanganui River.

Developed as part of a wider workforce and human resource strategy to support social service agencies and organizations. Related material: Facilitators' Guidebook. Holistic Retirement Research Paper.

Looks at both health challenges and successes.