Research
Reports and studies on senior's, social aspects, health, wellbeing, aging, housing & etc
Digital literacy
Technology aids with healthy aging, however there are a lack of studies focused on how Arabic-speaking older adults’ engage with Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs). This project focuses on digital competence amongst Arabic-speaking older adults’ in Edmonton, as well as identifying what their learning needs are. Focus group sessions and group interviews with this demographic have been conducted on this topic, and a Technology Program is currently being held at Al-Rashid Mosque.
If you are interested in participating in our research programs or if you have any questions, please contact IREA@UALBERTA.CA or give us a call at 587-783-9119
Physical activity
Muslims growing older in Edmonton continue to request local, accessible, and culturally-sensitive physical activity programs. The goal of this project was to evaluate an outdoor walking program for older Muslims. Thirteen Muslim older adults participated in a workshop followed by a 10-week group walking program with a trained instructor at a local park. Participants were given FitBits to track their step counts over the duration of the program. Participants provided feedback on their satisfaction with the program. This project will inform future program development that targets physical activity in the Muslim community.
Lead: Dr. Allyson Jones & Dr. Jordana Salma, Funded by Faculty of Nursing Establishment Grant, UAlberta (2019-2020)
Aging
Lead: Dr. Bukola Salami & Dr. Jordana Salma, Funded by Faculty of Nursing Endowment Fund, UAlberta (2018-2019)
Aging & Thriving In the 21st Century
A Scan and Selective Systems Analysis of Issues, Trends,
and Innovations Vital to Older Adults in Canada.
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The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG), with support from the Government of Alberta, presented the Vision 2030 for Seniors Services Symposium. The symposium brought seniors serving sectors together – including researchers, academia, health care providers, community-based service providers, and technology innovators – to inform the future of services for Alberta’s aging population. Pre symposium community consultations were held by AAG in Edmonton and other cities.
CoMag faciliated Edmonton community pre symposium consultation in Spring 2019.
Social Connectedness vs. Isolation
Perspectives of Muslim older women in Canada are often overlooked in policy making, service provision, and aging research. This community-based participatory research project’s purpose is to work on creating safe environments for Muslim older women to reflect on their experiences of social connectedness. This project utilized photo-elicitation as well as narrative multi-series interviews with participants, and covers a wide range of topics - from migration stories, to social events. Findings shows that family, language, culture, religion, and technology play a central role in the lives of older Muslim women when it comes to fostering a sense of social connectedness.
In this one-year project, data was collected on the experiences and urgent needs of Muslim seniors’ during the pandemic using phone interviews and surveys. Results revealed that the majority of senior respondents felt as though their mental and physical health during the pandemic was the same as before it started, that their needs were being met in the community, and that they did not face obstacles when trying to attend programs offered at the Al-Rashid Mosque (Edmonton).This information was used to inform leadership at Al-Rashid Mosque, specifically for their senior-focused programming.
This Community-Based Participatory Study’s purpose was to investigate the experiences related to healthy aging amongst Muslim seniors in Edmonton. The study had 64 participants and utilizes both focus group discussions and individual interviews. The findings revealed that financial independence, social connection, and spiritual fulfilment were central to healthy aging. The study also revealed that Muslim seniors who have a lack of family support, face major health decline as well as social isolation experience increased vulnerability. The study found that there was community motivation to promote healthy aging however there were also obstacles related to community action.
During the COVID-19 pandemic many Muslim older adults have lost access to their social support systems. This has resulted in more reports of loneliness and social isolation. We are conducting interviews with Muslim older adults, their caregivers, and local leaders to identify ways to enhance resilience during the pandemic. Together with Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, we are implementing a series of digital and in-person activities to support the social and recreation needs of older community members.
If you are interested to participate or you have questions, please contact Loubna Laaouad: loubna.laaouad@alrashidmosque.ca or call Al-Rashid Mosque: 780.451.6694
The Social Determinants of Health
Voices that Matter: Exploring Canadian Mulsim Women from an Intersectional perspective by Dr Sarah Shah.
