Identifying Shelter and Housing Models for Older People Experiencing Homelessness

Canham, Sarah L.; Walsh, Christine A.; Sussman, Tamara; Humphries, Joe; Nixon, Lara; Burns, Victoria

doi:10.1080/26892618.2021.1955806

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“…Time management, in this context, is determined less by PEH skills, and more often dictated by the rules surrounding when services are offered (McNulty et al, 2009; Willse, 2015). Alternatively, service delivery models are more successful when they provide off‐hour resources and offer support and safety to PEH when it is needed (Canham et al, 2021; Slesnick et al, 2008).…”

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Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

Canham

Rose

Jones

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Despite steady increases in homelessness in the U.S., only recently has research on transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) been the focus of research endeavours. Moreover, limited research has identified how the geographic relocation of homeless community services and resources impacts the transportation needs of PEH and how this process affects access to health and social services. To fill this gap in the literature, using a community‐engaged research approach, we conducted a qualitative research study in which 24 professionals working in planning, transportation, local government, and the homelessness services sector were engaged in in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews. We examined participant perspectives on how PEH transportation needs and use changed after three new emergency shelters replaced a centralised one, and how access to health and social services was impacted. Data were organised into three overarching categories: (1) Changes in transportation need and use following decentralisation; (2) Impact of transportation changes on PEH access to services; and (3) Recommendations for improving transportation access. Findings suggest the need to offer PEH transportation on demand, provide education on transportation and system navigation, and increase transportation‐related funding for homeless service providers and PEH to ensure transportation costs are not a barrier to healthcare and social services.

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Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

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“…Besides that, identifying leisure activities for the elderly can help promote independence and autonomy (16,17).…”

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“…Elderly individuals may experience limitations related to health or mobility, but engagement in leisure activities can provide opportunities for them to maintain a sense of control over their lives and engage in activities that they enjoy. This can enhance their sense of identity and selfworth, which in turn can promote feelings of autonomy and independence (16,17). Hence, occupational therapy is among the healthcare professions that work closely with issues related to autonomy and elderly individuals (13).…”

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Exploring Type of Leisure Activities Among the Elderly in Community: An Ideographic Study of Malaysia Context

Tengku Makhtar,

Abdul Rahim,

Dahlan

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Leisure activities provide elderly individuals with opportunities to pursue their interests and engage in enjoyable and fulfilling activities that align with their values and preferences. This qualitative study aimed to explore the participation and engagement of elderly Malaysians in leisure activities and identify the elements of their daily routines. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 Malay elderly individuals residing in Kelantan and Terengganu, and interpretative phenomenological analysis was used for data analysis. The study revealed three main themes of leisure activities: active leisure, community-based leisure, and relaxed leisure, influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Collaboration among policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations is necessary to promote leisure activities for the elderly in Malaysia. By working together, these stakeholders can ensure access to a wide range of leisure activities that enhance health, well-being, and social connections, ultimately improving the quality of life for this significant demographic group.

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“…However, these locations are nonexistent or challenging to access (Canham, Walsh, Sussman, et al, 2021).…”

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“…Without stable, supportive shelter/housing, OPEH experience worsening health and further marginalisation (Cohen, 1999; Gonyea et al, 2010; McDonald et al, 2007). However, these locations are nonexistent or challenging to access (Canham, Walsh, Sussman, et al, 2021).…”

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“A right place for everybody”: Supporting aging in the right place for older people experiencing homelessness

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While policies and practices that promote aging in place have risen in prominence over the last two decades, marginalised older adults have largely been overlooked.'Aging in the right place' is a concept that recognises the importance of adequate and appropriate age-related health and psychosocial supports in shelter/housing settings and their impact on the ability of older people to age optimally. To understand the unique shelter/housing challenges and solutions that affect aging in the right place for older people experiencing homelessness (OPEH), we conducted three World Café workshops in three Canadian cities-Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver. In total, 89 service providers and OPEH engaged in the workshops, which involved guided, smalltable discussions with the goal of stimulating creative ideas and fostering a productive atmosphere. Findings revealed two overarching themes 1) Discrepancies, between the need and availability of housing options and community supports for OPEH, such as affordable transportation, case management, access to healthcare, and system navigation; and 2) Desires, for more peer support, participatory planning, service-enriched housing, social programming, and policies that promote agency, independence, and choice for OPEH. These findings provide evidence to inform the development or modification of housing and supports for OPEH that promote aging in the right place.

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Identifying Shelter and Housing Models for Older People Experiencing Homelessness

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

Exploring Type of Leisure Activities Among the Elderly in Community: An Ideographic Study of Malaysia Context

“A right place for everybody”: Supporting aging in the right place for older people experiencing homelessness

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