building the foundation for change

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR

CHANGEPanel Discussion

New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association

Delta Hotel, MonctonMay 10, 2013

Kathleen Cruttenden, RN, PhDUniversity of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Atlantic Seniors’ Housing Research Alliance (ASHRA)

Eleven Key Messages:

Possible ventures for NBNPHA

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ASHRA: 7 Key Messages

1. Seniors want to age at home and in their own communities.

2. Seniors are not thinking about housing alternatives.

3. Seniors prefer seniors only housing.

4. Seniors have home repair needs.

5. Many seniors are not aware of available housing programmes.

ASHRA messages cont.

6. Seniors spend a disproportionate amount of income on housing.

7. Seniors’ health impacts housing.

8. Some seniors do not have social support.

9. Many seniors participate in volunteer organizations.

10. Most seniors do not participate in seniors’ programs.

11. Many seniors live in rural areas.

Social Determinants of Health

1. Income and Social Status

2. Social Support Networks

3. Education and Literacy

4. Employment Working Conditions

5. Social Environment6. Physical

Environments

7. Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills

8. Healthy Child Development

9. Biology and Genetic Endowment

10. Health Services11. Gender12. Culture

Community and Memories

HERE’S TO NEW KINDS OF PLANS AND

FOUNDATIONS IN NB!Merci & Thank you!

Kathleen