Elderly

Focus is research studies on and consultations done with elders from 1992 to 2012. Sources for list were interviews with scholars and institutions focused on Inuit research and keyword searches in academic journals and databases, as well as non-scientific online sources.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Case Western Reserve University, 2002.

Based on a 2017 Adult Caregiver Survey for 44 Hopi women unpaid caregivers of elderly family members. The findings support that higher resilience was associated with lesser stress for the caregivers.

Discusses areas needing attention in order to provide services tailored to the care of Indigenous seniors in the urban context. Looks at relevant social determinants of health outcomes such as racism and discrimination, poverty, housing food security, transportation, urban and off-reserve migration, and the residential school experience.

Interview with the author of a book about racism, residential schools, hockey and broken spirits. Duration: 33:18.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 1997.

File contains a presentation by Cliff Calliou. Calliou, a Cree man from Kelly Lake, British Columbia, outlines a detailed programme for Aboriginal self-governance which pertains to a wide variety of areas. Amongst the areas Caillou addresses are governance structures (including a council of Elders), government funding issues, the need for a land and resource base, education, history, culture, health care, ethics, social services, and justice concerns. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with Calliou.

File contains an individual presentation by Rhoda Karetak of Rankin Inlet. Karetak discusses social and health issues facing the people of her community, including the cost of travelling to facilities in the south, problems with fatigue among elders, sniffing activity, and suicide concerns. Following her presentation Michael Kugak asks a question on childcare which Kartak answers. Following this, Facilitator Paul Kaludjak makes some comments and welcomes the next presenter.

File contains a presentation by Carol Thompson focusing on the lack of recognition of Métis issues in British Columbia, in the areas of culture, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the lack of resources for Elders to receive proper health care.

File contains a presentation by Margo Vermillion, a Fort Chipewyan resident who works as co-ordinator of a temporary elders care unit in the community. Vermillion discusses seniors issues in the community, particularly in terms of long-term care. She discusses the need for such a facility in the community itself, and the detrimental effects of removing seniors from their home community for long-term care. Following the presentation is a discussion between Vermillion and Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand on senior's issues.

File contains a presentation by Virginia Alexander focusing on the lack of government funding for social services programs involving family support, adult in-home care, a future long-term care facility for elders, and child care. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

Designed for use by people looking after elders with dementia with the goal having them participate with families based on their level of cognitive ability. Based on the program tested and implemented by the University of Minnesota. Related Material: Part Two: Class Sessions. Slide Deck for Program Leaders

Methodological framework for gathering information from scientific and grey literature, as well as indigenous sources.

Discusses the need for geriatric services for the estimated 11,000 American Indian elders living in Los Angeles.

Teacher's guide to accompany the short film dealing with traditional healing and spirituality. The film is written, produced and based on a comic book by Steven Keewatin Sanderson. Includes comprehension questions, writing activities, and research activities.

Teacher's guide to accompany the short film dealing with traditional healing and spirituality. The film is written, produced and based on a comic book by Steven Keewatin Sanderson. Includes comprehension questions, writing activities, and research activities.

Four common themes were identified that contextualize stories of alcohol use within a Māori cultural framework.

Uses data from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to examine several different social determinants of health for Inuit living in northern regions.

Looks at access, variety, quality and equity in health care after the consolidation of healthcare services in Fjallabygoo.

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Northern British Columbia, 2002.

Describes the concepts and history behind inclusion of Elders, the mechanisms and programs in which the Elders have been involved, and feedback from Elders and the students.

Reviews the 2011 study Healthy Aging through Fall Prevention among Older Aboriginal People: From Many Voices to a Shared Vision using a lens of cultural competency. Author highlights problematic elements of the study and suggests frameworks that can be used to improve the quality of research.

Overview to health crisis and Nishnawbe Aski Nation's plan to implement recommendations made by the Auditor General's report Access to Health Services for Remote First Nations Communities.

Examines the concept of successful aging from an Alaska Native perspective that is designated when an individual has demonstrated wisdom because of the experiences he or she has gained throughout life.

Looks at features of programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of older adults. Topics discussed are: planning, training leaders, outreach and recruitment, implementation, building partnerships, adaptations for specific populations, and sustaining programs. Includes description of four successful initiatives.

Describes common patterns and differences among the populations.

Reports results of literature review, discussions with stakeholders, and issues identified by advisory group.

Identifies lack of trust, lack of feedback on surveillance and gaps in coordination of activities as effecting participation in monitoring diseases.

Discusses alternate definitions of aging from a cultural perspective, status and determinants of health, issues and gaps in provision of programs and services, and makes recommendations.

Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2010.

Describes a course offered at Royal Newcastle Hospital, New South Wales, Australia that teaches the basic skills in caring for the disabled, particularly the older patients.

Using data from focus groups in northern Norwegian municipalities, looks at consequences of healthcare professionals assessing service users' needs.

Brief discussion of diseases prevalent in the American Aboriginal population and on culturally appropriate communication methods when dealing with elderly patients.

Social Welfare Thesis (PHD) -- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2018

Concludes that providing home based palliative care in remote Aboriginal communities can be an effective way of addressing the medical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients.

Study uses the social determinants of Inuit health (SDoIH) as a conceptual framework, conducts 12 semi structured interviews and participant observations to assess how factors of personal health status and conditions, personal health practices and coping skills, physical environments, social support networks, and access to health services affect older Inuvialuit adults’ likelihood of experiencing a fall.

Discusses the results of interviews with twenty survey participants; five themes emerged: concern about care recipient contracting the virus, increased caregiving intensity and medical care issues, changes to personal health behaviors, and support during the pandemic.

Examines a subset of oral literature that teachs listeners about human health concerns, including how to prevent certain illnesses, avoid bodily harm, deal with mental health issues, instruct in sexual matters, discuss spirit-power contact and deal with old age.

Using concept mapping to discuss the impact of factors affecting the access to health care for Indigenous elders.

Looks at the research on dementia and the relationships between the community and the health care system, from the perspectives of First Nation peoples.

Discusses how the need for elder care will increase in the future due to people living longer.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Report commissioned to discover existing gaps in order to provide culturally appropriate palliative care to the urban Aboriginal community.