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Factors Affecting the Mental Health of older Adults in Rural and Urban Communities: An Exploration

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
September 2004

Abstract

Stakeholders in rural and mid-size urban communities were asked to share their views concerning factors that affect the mental health of older adults, and indicate how, and how well, these factors were addressed in their community. The identified factors clustered into six categories: clinical, physical, organizational, educational, psychosocial, and spiritual. Additional factors impacting care providers and caregivers and their ability to support the mental health of older adults also emerged. Similarities and distinct differences between rural and urban communities were reported and call for innovative strategies to meet the needs of seniors, particularly those living in rural areas.

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On a demandé à certains représentants et représentantes de divers milieux tant professionnels que communautaires des régions rurales et des régions urbaines de taille moyenne de partager leur opinion concernant les facteurs qui affectent la santé mentale des adultes plus âgés, ainsi que les mesures prises et les résultats obtenus en regard de ces facteurs dans leur région. Les facteurs identifiés ont été divisés en six catégories: cliniques, physiques, organisationnels, éducatifs, psychosociaux et spirituels. Les entretiens ont également permis de dégager d'autres facteurs affectant les fournisseurs de soins et les soignants, ainsi que leur capacité à favoriser la santé mentale pour les adultes plus âgés. Des similarités et des différences distinctes entre les régions urbaines et rurales ont été identifiées; les participants et participantes ont également signalé le besoin de mettre sur pied des stratégies innovatrices pour satisfaire aux besoins des personnes âgées, particulièrement en région rurale.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 23Number 2September 2004
Pages: 117 - 126

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Version of record online: 13 May 2009

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Phyllis McGee
Centre on Aging, University of Victoria
Holly Tuokko
Centre on Aging, University of Victoria
Penny Maccourt
Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, and Psychogeriatric Association of British Columbia
Martha Donnelly
Geriatric Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

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