Principal Investigator:Estabrooks, Carole A Licensed Year(s):
2016
20152014 Summary:
The purpose of the study is to identify and understand existing advice seeking networks among nursing homes in Canada.
The overall objectives of the study are to:
1. identify the structure of existing informal inter-organizational relationships among 958 nursing homes in Atlantic, Western and Northern Canada;
2. identify which nursing homes within the overall network link different groups of ho...
Principal Investigator:Little, Lois M. Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. compare previous research findings to measure changes in awareness and responses to older adult abuse;
2. gauge the impact of measures taken since the completion of 2010 research including the formation of networks, partnerships, training sessions, community events, and information campaigns; and,
3. consider next steps for preventing older adu...
Principal Investigator:Stephen, Bob Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
This research has two main objectives; 1) to better understand the literacy needs and preferences of NWT seniors; and 2) to make recommendations for more effective literacy supports and services for NWT seniors. This research will provide a snapshot or p...
Principal Investigator:Ruttan, Lia Licensed Year(s):
2003
2002 Summary:
The objective of this study is to understand the process whereby Aboriginal elders in the community of Fort Smith have engaged in exploring and responding to historical events over the past century. These accounts have not yet been collected or analyzed...
Principal Investigator:Bedard, Joanne Licensed Year(s):
1996
Summary:
This work will involve talking to Band leaders, Elders, members of the Dene Cultural Institute and others suggested by DCI staff. Method of data collection will be designed in co-operation with community members, facilitated through DCI. Observation of the annual leadership meeting at Hay River will be included as a snapshot of current Dene socio-political issues. Confidentiality will be maintai...
Principal Investigator:Azzolini, Luciano Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
This research is designed to obtain ideas, opinions and solutions from residents of Fort Providence on the housing problems that are faced by older people in the community. This project is not intended as a comprehensive evaluation of the Housing Corporation's programs but instead is an examination of what is and isn't working in one community....
Principal Investigator:Webster, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
1992
Summary:
The 1992 research is the final phase of data collection for the 3-year study of elder-care in the NWT. The purpose of the research is to produce a report discussing the potential social impacts of Euro-Canadian elder-care strategies on Aboriginal social structure in the NWT....