Older Adults in Administrative Quagmire: A Scoping Review of Policy and Program Coordination Across Six Marginalized Older Adult Populations.

Background And Objectives: Coordination of governmental action is crowded with policies and programs that are highly interdependent, sometimes operating in silos if not contradicting each other. These dilemmas, or administrative quagmires, are heightened for older adults in general, but they are particularly problematic for marginalized older adults because these groups often require public assistance and support. This scoping review studies the coordination of governmental action on aging published in social science journals, focusing on 6 groups of marginalized older adults: those with histories of immigration, individuals with severe mental health problems, those who have had experiences of homelessness, formerly incarcerated individuals, members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, and individuals living in a rural area.

[Points de vue d'adultes vieillissants ayant une déficience intellectuelle à l'égard de leur participation sociale].

Au cours du vieillissement, les adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle (DI) vivent de nombreux changements susceptibles d'influencer leurs possibilités d'exercer leurs activités quotidiennes et leurs rôles sociaux. Une bonne connaissance de leurs points de vue sur le sujet apparaît cruciale pour mieux adapter l'offre de services à leurs besoins. Cette recherche a pour but de mieux comprendre les points de vue des personnes ayant une DI à l'égard de leurs possibilités de participation sociale à travers l'avancée en âge.

[Le programme Participe-présent auprès d'aînés vivant avec une problématique de santé mentale ou des difficultés psychosociales affectant leur participation communautaire : résultats d'une étude pilote sur sa faisabilité].

Les aînés qui vivent avec des problèmes de santé mentale ou des difficultés psychosociales sont souvent isolés et marginalisés. Le programme Participe-présent a été développé dans le but de promouvoir leur participation communautaire. Les objectifs de cette étude étaient de 1) décrire la pertinence, l'acceptabilité, et la faisabilité du programme lors de sa mise à l'essai et 2) d'explorer les bienfaits et les effets à court-terme du programme pour les participants.

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Research on LGBTQ older adults reveals persistent accessibility problems with health and social services specific to this segment of the population as well as the need to develop inclusive approaches to remove accessibility barriers. In Quebec, governmental measures (such as public policy, action plans and reports) have prioritized actions to improve the accessibility of resources, raise staff awareness and encourage the establishment of safe and welcoming environments for LGBTQ older adults. This article focuses on two health promotion interventions for LGBTQ older adults: a training program developed by a community group and an online training tool targeting employees within the healthcare and social services network.

Palliative Care Professionals' Perceptions and Communication About Sexual Expression of Older Adults at End of Life: How Biases Compromise Holistic Care.

Background And Objectives: The sexuality of older people, which has historically been invisible, is increasingly represented and promoted in the media. However, the sexuality of the oldest older adults showing signs of frailty remains obscure and subject to ageist and ableist biases. Studies on sexual expression at the end of life have shown that sexuality and the need for support related to it remain important for many people.

Inclusive Practices toward LGBT Older Adults in Healthcare and Social Services: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence.

: To determine what constitutes inclusive practices toward LGBT older adults in healthcare and social services and the supportive competencies of these practices. Methods: A comprehensive scoping review of the existing literature was conducted.: To be competent when addressing LGBT elder needs, personnel must have knowledge on LGBT realities, openness and be able to put certain skills into practice.

Une formation complémentaire et appliquée : un besoin pour la relève en recherche interventionnelle en santé des populations.

Population Health Intervention Research (PHIR) is an emerging and distinct field that combines scientific research and public health practice. However, traditional academic training in research, which is founded on specific disciplinary orientations, does not sufficiently inform and prepare new PHIR researchers. In this commentary, we advance the idea that PHIR requires a broader range of competencies and knowledge that must be developed through a complementary and applied training program.