Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Supervisor Name
Dr. Afshin Vafaei
Keywords
Homecare, older adults, intersectionality, Canada, CLSA, PRISMA
Description
The growing demand for homecare in Canada’s aging population highlights the need for effective health policies and services. Homecare enables older adults to maintain independence and quality of life at home. Factors influencing service use—predisposing, enabling, and need-based—are key to understanding healthcare access for this population. This study aims to examine the characteristics of older Canadians who use homecare, focusing on the interplay between health and social factors. Through a systematic review and analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), we aim to identify key determinants and assess their real impact to inform better policies and interventions.
Acknowledgements
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Afshin Vafaei, for his unwavering support and mentorship. I am also sincerely thankful to Sarah Lanteigne and Lauren Bal for their continuous encouragement and insightful feedback, which have been instrumental in shaping this research.
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Document Type
Poster
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Exploring Homecare Needs Among Canadian Older Adults
The growing demand for homecare in Canada’s aging population highlights the need for effective health policies and services. Homecare enables older adults to maintain independence and quality of life at home. Factors influencing service use—predisposing, enabling, and need-based—are key to understanding healthcare access for this population. This study aims to examine the characteristics of older Canadians who use homecare, focusing on the interplay between health and social factors. Through a systematic review and analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), we aim to identify key determinants and assess their real impact to inform better policies and interventions.