Via the Government of Canada
Researchers with the Government of Canada recently launched a study that may be of interest to you. The study aims to better understand the views and preferences of 2SLGBTQI+ older adults on the services and resources that could help them age in place and in their community.
As part of this project, 2SLGBTQI+ people age 55 and over in Canada are invited to complete an anonymous, online consultation: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place: Consultation – Canada.ca
The purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+) and living at home. The information gathered could support policy development as part of the commitment of the Government of Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+Action Plan. The action plan aims to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada.
Who is the focus of this consultation
This consultation aims to learn from people who are:
- Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+)
- aged 55 and over
- currently residing in Canada and
- living at home (for example, excludes long-term care or acute care facilities)
Key questions for discussion
The questionnaire consists of 6 sections on the following themes:
- housing
- health and care
- services and supports
- social networks
- finance and legal
- personal information
The ideas and experiences you share in this consultation can help fill research gaps on the 2SLGBTQI+ population and inform programs and policies aimed at removing barriers to aging in place in Canada.
A “What We Heard” Report will be posted at a later date.
This consultation is open from May 1, 2024 until June 26, 2024.
How to take part
You may participate online via an anonymous questionnaire or complete a paper copy of the survey via the mail.