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Aging amongst our Immigrants: New Policy and Program Issues. 8 th International Metropolis Conference Vienna, Austria Sept. 15-19, 2003. Workshop Presenters. Douglas Durst , Workshop Coordinator, University of Regina, Canada Karen Kraal, Universiteit van Amsterdam,
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Aging amongst our Immigrants: New Policy and Program Issues 8th International Metropolis Conference Vienna, Austria Sept. 15-19, 2003
Workshop Presenters • Douglas Durst, Workshop Coordinator, University of Regina, Canada • Karen Kraal, Universiteit van Amsterdam, • Rick Wolf, Universiteit van Amsterdam, • Nadia Mouddab, Utrecht, Netherlands. • Kavita Ram, Extendicare, Regina, Canada. • Joanne Durst, Extendicare, Regina, Canada • Fatima Sadiqi, Dhar El.Mahraz, Morocco. • Moha Ennaji, Dhar El.Mahraz, Morocco. • Nadia Mouddab, Utrecht, Netherlands.
The Integration Experiences of Immigrant Seniors • Funded by: Prairie Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Integration Metropolis Project, Canada http://pcerii.metropolis.net • Supported by: Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy University of Regina, Canada
Christa Freiler’s Formative Conceptual FrameworkSocial Inclusion Model 1. Economic Issues 2. Spatial Utilization 3. Relationships and Connectedness 4. Functional Capacities and Roles 5. Empowerment and a Sense of Efficacy
Research Objectives 1. To determine how many immigrants are using institutional care in Regina, 2. To determine how the caregiver’s perceive the situation of multiculturalism in their facility in relation to attitudes of assimilation versus integration, 3. To determine how many caregivers, nurses and paraprofessional and support staff , identify themselves as a member of a visible minority, 4. To explore issues of racism, sexism and ageism in these facilities,
Institutional Care Issues for Elderly Immigrant Residents • Kavita Ram, M.S.W. • Joanne Durst, M.S.W. Extendicare Homes, Regina, Canada
Research Objectives Continued 5. To identify and list special programs, services and accommodations to diverse and multicultural customs and practices – assimilation versus integration practices (eg. celebration or recognition of cultural festivals such as Hanukkah and Ramadan, and accommodating special diet and personal care customs), 6. To identify and list practical recommendations for improved service, and 7. To identify gaps in knowledge for future research.
Research Methods • special care homes (approximately 45) in Regina • a self-administered questionnaire on the number of immigrant and visible minorities who are residents and staff. • in-depth interviews with the nursing directors, recreation coordinators and others. • in-depth interviews with 10 residents of a non-dominant cultural background (“key informants”)
Reasons for Loneliness • Children • Widowhood • Divorce • Extended Family • Resources - $$, Language, Esteem • Mother Country
Solutions to Loneliness • Senior’s Home • Ethnic Senior’s Programs • Community Help • Language Development • Volunteers • More visits from Children/Grandchildren
South Asian Canadian Immigrants • 96 South Asian Immigrants in a Prairie City • 43 Males and 53 Females • Ages from 60-85 • 62% married, 27% widowed • 42% Sikh, 38% Hindu, 13% Christian • Born: 81% India, 12% Pakistanian
Housing of S.A. Seniors • Majority family sponsored • Living alone uncommon • Majority in single dwelling homes • Majority “satisfied” with housing • Majority feel safe walking in neighbourhood • “getting a ride” most common transport