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Involving the Community Elderly in the Planning and Provision of Health Service: Predictors of Volunteerism and Leadership

A rapidly growing older population has led to changes in health care, including a community health movement with an emphasis on community collaboration, self-help, & capacity building. This study examined factors in the lives of older individuals that influenced their ability & willingness t...

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Published in:Canadian journal on aging 2006-04, Vol.25 (1), p.77-91
Main Authors: Kloseck, Marita, Crilly, Richard G, Mannell, Roger C
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Language:English
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Summary:A rapidly growing older population has led to changes in health care, including a community health movement with an emphasis on community collaboration, self-help, & capacity building. This study examined factors in the lives of older individuals that influenced their ability & willingness to participate in a health-related community-capacity building project to help their frailer, older neighbours. Using cross-sectional survey methodology, 107 volunteers who lived in a high density seniors' apartment complex known for its high health service utilization were compared with a random sample of 74 non-volunteers from the same community. Factors associated with volunteer involvement included age, activity level, functional ability, life satisfaction & certain personality characteristics. The study suggests that, within a community, the "younger-old" may be able to support their frailer, older neighbours so that they can remain living in the community. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0714-9808