Research and community partnership development in an aging Chinese community in Calgary

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Abstract

The objective of this presentation is to discuss and share the experience of a decade old collective community partnership to address health and social needs of the aging Chinese community in Calgary, a median size city. Through a comprehensive literature review of published research findings, immigrants and visible minority older adults are found to report health disadvantages and inequitable access when compared with their Canadian born counterparts. The research results have also consistently pointed to the fact that financial challenges, lacking of social support, culture- related barriers to accessing health services are some of the key social determinants indicated in research on aging Chinese community in Canada. Based upon these research findings, a coalition of community partnership using a variety of partnership approaches and strategies has been in operation for over a decade. In the past decade, various strategic approaches and programs were implemented. From research findings to partnership engagement, the presenters will discuss how research findings and results have been applied in programs, services, and community development endeavours. A key community partner’s voice in shaping research directions based upon the community’s service needs will also be presented. This presentation will conclude with a few learning points for researchers wanting to develop an effective and trustworthy community- researcher partnership.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 20 Oct 2012
Event41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology - Hyatt regency, Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 18 Oct 201220 Oct 2012
https://cagacg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAG2012_Program_EN.pdf (Conference program)
https://cagacg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAG2012_Abstracts-Abreges.pdf (Conference abstract)
https://cagacg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAG2012_Addendum.pdf (Conference addendum)

Conference

Conference41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period18/10/1220/10/12
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