Aging on the Margins: Intersectional and Postcolonial Insights into Older Migrants' Experiences of Homelessness
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Older migrants experiencing homelessness in Canada face isolation and racism due to systemic exclusion. Culturally responsive care is needed to address their unique needs and promote well-being.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Homelessness Studies
- Sociology
Background
- Older migrants experiencing homelessness (OMEH) are a vulnerable population facing intersecting structural disadvantages.
- Existing housing and support systems may not adequately address the complex needs of OMEH.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the lived experiences of OMEH in Canada.
- To examine how migration status, age, and systemic exclusion impact their sense of community, service access, and well-being.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to belonging and resilience.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study using in-depth interviews.
- 22 older migrants across eight housing programs in three Canadian cities.
- Analysis through an intersectional postcolonial framework.
Main Results
- Culturally affirming relationships fostered a sense of belonging.
- Participants experienced isolation, racism, and depersonalized care.
- Family relationships presented both support and tension.
- Neoliberal policy frameworks shaped care environments.
Conclusions
- Current housing systems are inadequate for OMEH's cultural, relational, and structural needs.
- A shift towards culturally responsive and relationship-centered care models is essential.
- Centering OMEH voices highlights systemic exclusion and resilience.
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