[The influence of minority sociolinguistic context on home support for seniors in a rural devitalized area: the case of Acadieville New Brunswick]

Can J Aging. 2015 Jun;34(2):194-206. doi: 10.1017/S0714980815000069. Epub 2015 Mar 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

New Brunswick is one of the provinces most affected by the aging of the population. Moreover, aging at home in Francophone minority communities is a major challenge in rural areas. The goal of this paper is to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of aging at home and to expose organizational strategies deployed by seniors and their families in order to promote aging in place. The case study is the method of analysis that we have recommended. Our methodology is based on content analysis of 13 semi-structured interviews with seniors and their children. The results show that family and community support, resourcefulness and resiliency, the practice of leisure activities as well as the living environment are among the principal means used by older adults to promote aging at home.

Keywords: stratégies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult Children
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Humans
  • Independent Living*
  • Language*
  • Leisure Activities
  • Male
  • Minority Groups*
  • New Brunswick
  • Pets
  • Qualitative Research
  • Residence Characteristics*
  • Resilience, Psychological
  • Rural Population
  • Social Support*