Gaps identified
Physical activity is not always accessible to older Muslim immigrants despite their desire to engage in it
Key findings
Participants of this research emphasized the importance of physical activity in older age and prioritized the need for physical activity programs.
The four themes highlight Muslim ol...
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Community organizations
NA
Integration timeline
At what point during the integration process the study was conducted?
Those who were in Canada for greater than 10 years and less than 10 years.
Key populations
Muslim immigrant seniors
Key findings
Muslim immigrants experience racist, sexi...
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Integration timeline
At what point during the integration process the study was conducted?
The average length of residency was 22.5 years.
Key Recommendations
Culturally competent service provision by mainstream services (including removing cost barriers, improving translation and accessib...
Open-access – No
Community organizations
NA
Key recommendations
Support seniors to develop English language competency, adequate income, and sufficient income so that they can leave home to build social connections because this can increase their social contact with both co-ethnic and host society members; Governme...