Lori E Weeks
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 205035 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Lori E Weeks |
| NOMBRES | Lori E |
| APELLIDO | Weeks |
| FIRMA | WEEKS L E |
| AFILIACIONES | Dalhousie University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5334-3320 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 35 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1998 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
A Mixed Methods Exploration of Staff Interpretations of the Frequency and Forms of Violence in Long-Term Care
Background and Objective: In this article, we explore how Long-Term Residential Care (LTRC) features contribute to violence against staff. Methods: Data were collected using a mixed-methods case study in LTRC, including an online survey (N = 240) and interviews with staff (N = 29) in two Canadian provinces. Findings: Survey data showed 97.2% of staff reported experiencing at least one form of violence from residents, and 53.2% experienced one or …
“Kind of backed into this corner
Violence in long-term residential care (LTRC) is primarily directed at women who make up a disproportionate share of residents and staff, yet gender has been relatively understudied and undertheorized in research on violence in this setting. In this paper we draw together the concept of gender structure and Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of habitus and field to explore staff perspectives on violent situations and learn about gendered power dynamics i…
How Advocates Can Support Young Adults Living With Cancer and Their Transition to Palliative Care
While the cancer advocacy community has been pivotal in progressing oncology care, supporting young adults with advanced cancer transitioning to palliative care continues to be a complex challenge. Palliative care services may not be offered by healthcare providers or engaged by young people themselves. This is in the face of the recognized value that palliative care can provide young people and their families. The purpose of this study was to ex…
Housing for Women in Midlife and Older Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence
Few services exist that are specifically targeted at older women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). In this research, 23 women residing in permanent not-for-profit housing designed for women who have experienced IPV participated in an interview. The overarching themes identified were: (1) It's not perfect, but it is safe, affordable, and permanent; (2) Supporting empowerment and meaningful contributions; (3) Experiences living …
Engaging in Palliative Care Conversations With Healthcare Providers
What is it like for young adults living with metastatic/advanced cancers to engage in conversations about palliative care with healthcare providers? Often, young people are not introduced to palliative care. Instead, healthcare providers may assume that they are already well-supported, that their symptoms are aptly managed, or that introducing palliative care will somehow spoil any remaining hope they live with. While some of the benefits of pall…
The Housing Situation Is Harder for Natives
The rapidly growing older Indigenous adult population in Canada is creating an increasing need for housing and other services. In this study, we examined the characteristics of older Indigenous adults in Atlantic Canada, their current housing situations, and their housing needs from an ecological perspective. A total of 25 older Indigenous adults participated in focus groups. Our results highlight that the ecological model is useful in identifyin…
A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Women have experienced increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and at the same time requirements for physical distancing and/or remote delivery of services have created challenges in accessing services. We synthesized research evidence from 4 systematic reviews and 20 individual studies to address how IPV interventions can be adapted within the context of the pandemic. As many interventi…
The Best Place to Be? Experiences of Older Adults Living in Canadian Cohousing Communities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our objective in this study was to learn about the experiences of older adults living in a cohousing community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this qualitative exploratory study, we interviewed 13 participants living in Canadian cohousing communities between October 2021 and January 2022. One key challenge identified focused on some community members not choosing to be vaccinated for COVID-19. We identified many positive impacts including the so…
Initiatives to Support Older Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence
To contribute to our knowledge about initiatives to support older women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV), we conducted an internet search, online surveys, and telephone interviews with administrators of programs for women who have experienced IPV. We compiled information on initiatives providing individual in-person and telephone support, educational and/or therapeutic groups, and short- and long-term shelters and housing. The inter…
Empowering younger residents living in long-term care homes as co-researchers
We draw on our research, our lived experiences of disability and the grounded expertise of disabled persons living in long-term care (LTC) homes as co-researchers, to illustrate the value of disability-led participatory research. Our approach to a co-designed collaborative project on young adults living in LTC highlights the benefits of research that centers the lived realities of disabled people. Points of interestResearch and knowledge about di…
A Team-Based Comparative Case Study of Violence Across Care Settings for Older Adults in Two Canadian Provinces
Violence can lead to physical and psychological harm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout for paid and unpaid carers. Concomitantly, being regarded as violent, aggressive, or difficult can have a direct impact on older adults' sense of self, care relationships, and quality of care. Current research on violence and aging lacks systemic understanding of the environments and multi-level factors that precipitate or inhibit violent interactions across s…
Experiences of health and aging for younger adults in long-term care
There is an increasing number of younger adults with disabilities becoming residents of long-term care (LTC) homes across Atlantic Canada. Moving younger adults into LTC is less-than-ideal and presents an immediate challenge for LTC homes to meet the unique health-related needs of younger residents. This study explored the lived experiences of younger residents in a Nova Scotian LTC setting in terms of their long-term health and aging-in-place ne…
Planning an Intergenerational Shared Site
We utilized a strengths-based community capacity framework to consult with nursing home residents with dementia about the development of a co-located intergenerational visitation program. Twelve residents participated in face-to-face interviews. Eleven of the residents spoke about their positive reaction to the childcare center opening, including how it would benefit both the residents and the children. In addition, seven of the participants indi…
Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Cohousing is an innovative form of housing that is characterized by the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources in a socially intentional culture of mutual support. While there are many benefits of cohousing, the growth of cohousing for seniors in Eastern Canada has been slow. We share findings from seven interviews conducted with key informants with a focus on barriers faced in their endeavors to establish cohousing…
The Utilization and Adaption of Photovoice With Rural Women Aged 85 and Older
Photovoice is a qualitative research method that can have very positive outcomes, including making marginalized populations visible. Yet we found that traditional Photovoice methods were not fully effective and needed to be adapted with women aged 85 and older in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada. Concerns that required adaptation were time constraints for the researcher and participants, taking appropriate photographs, balancing power between r…
Getting Ready for Community Practice
Practicums provide opportunities for students to connect theory with practice through experiential learning and hands‐on work experience. While recommended for students in Kenya, there is little research on the practicum experience. This article describes evidence used to prepare students for practicum experiences. Interviews and focus groups (FGs) were conducted with three stakeholder groups in two phases. Findings informed the development of a …
What makes a nursing home a home? Insights from family members and friends
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of homelikeness from the perspective of family members and friends of nursing home residents across different models of nursing homes. Design/methodology/approach This mixed-methods study examined survey data collected from 397 family members and friends of residents living in 23 nursing homes representing three models of care (traditional, new augmented, and full scope). Participants co…
Strengthening resources for midlife and older rural women who experience intimate partner violence
Little is known about midlife and older women who experience intimate partner violence living in rural places and their resource needs. Guided by a strengths perspective, we provided insights into resources that midlife and older women use, or would like to use, in their journey in leaving an abusive partner. Eight women who had left an abusive partner participated in a face-to-face interview. They drew on a wide variety of paid and unpaid resour…
Planning an Intergenerational Shared Site
Nursing-home staff perspectives on the development of intergenerational shared sites involving nursing homes and child-care centers is lacking. We use a strengths-based and community capacity framework to learn of the perceived benefits and burdens for nursing-home staff within a nursing home planning to implement a shared-site intergenerational program. Forty-two nursing-home staff completed a survey. Almost three-quarters of the participants ei…
Are Transition Houses Equipped to Meet the Needs of Women in Midlife and Older
An Ecological Synthesis of Research on Older Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence
In this systematic literature review, we synthesized the current knowledge of intimate partner violence experienced by older women. We identified 32 studies that included data collected from older women and synthesized the findings using the ecological model as an organizing framework. Themes in the microsystem included the immediate context in which the abuse takes place and impacts on older women. The mesosystem included themes on the older wom…
Well-Being of Mid-and Later-Life Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities
This study examined the well-being of mid- and later-life mothers of developmentally disabled (DD) children. Mothers of DD children (n = 33) and mothers in a comparison group (n = 27) responded to a series of quantitative measures of well-being and open-ended questions. In general, quantitative results indicated lower levels of well-being for mothers of DD children. However, we examined these results within the contexts of educational and financi…
An Examination of the Impact of Gender and Veteran Status on Falls Among Community-dwelling Seniors
The objective of this study was to broaden our understanding of the specific characteristics of community-dwelling seniors who are at increased risk of falling and becoming injured, by paying particular attention to gender and veteran status. The 137 respondents included 69 senior male veterans and 68 seniors in the general population. Results indicated that the veterans were at higher risk of falling than the general senior population, and were …
The influence of the family on the future housing preferences of seniors in Canada
We addressed how family factors influenced the future housing preferences of seniors. A total of 100 adults ranging in age from 65 to 98 participated in face‐to‐face interviews. The vast majority of the respondents had no plans to move, and most wanted to remain living in close proximity to family. The results showed several linkages between family support currently provided and the future housing preferences of seniors. The results of this study…
The Social Networks of Older People
Figures and Tables Introduction by Howard Litwin The Social Networks of Elderly People in Sweden by Lars Andersson and Gerdt Sundstrom The Lineage-Structured Social Networks of Older People in France by Claudine Attias-Donfut and Alain Rozenkier The Elderly in Spain: The Dominance of Family and the Wherewithal of the State by Francois Beland and Maria-Victoria Zunzunegui Profiles of the Social Networks of Canada's Elderly: An Analysis of 1990 Gen…
The Utilization and Adaption of Photovoice With Rural Women Aged 85 and Older
Photovoice is a qualitative research method that can have very positive outcomes, including making marginalized populations visible. Yet we found that traditional Photovoice methods were not fully effective and needed to be adapted with women aged 85 and older in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada. Concerns that required adaptation were time constraints for the researcher and participants, taking appropriate photographs, balancing power between r…
Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Cohousing is an innovative form of housing that is characterized by the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources in a socially intentional culture of mutual support. While there are many benefits of cohousing, the growth of cohousing for seniors in Eastern Canada has been slow. We share findings from seven interviews conducted with key informants with a focus on barriers faced in their endeavors to establish cohousing…
The Best Place to Be? Experiences of Older Adults Living in Canadian Cohousing Communities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our objective in this study was to learn about the experiences of older adults living in a cohousing community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this qualitative exploratory study, we interviewed 13 participants living in Canadian cohousing communities between October 2021 and January 2022. One key challenge identified focused on some community members not choosing to be vaccinated for COVID-19. We identified many positive impacts including the so…
Empowering younger residents living in long-term care homes as co-researchers
We draw on our research, our lived experiences of disability and the grounded expertise of disabled persons living in long-term care (LTC) homes as co-researchers, to illustrate the value of disability-led participatory research. Our approach to a co-designed collaborative project on young adults living in LTC highlights the benefits of research that centers the lived realities of disabled people. Points of interestResearch and knowledge about di…
Planning an Intergenerational Shared Site
Nursing-home staff perspectives on the development of intergenerational shared sites involving nursing homes and child-care centers is lacking. We use a strengths-based and community capacity framework to learn of the perceived benefits and burdens for nursing-home staff within a nursing home planning to implement a shared-site intergenerational program. Forty-two nursing-home staff completed a survey. Almost three-quarters of the participants ei…
Experiences of health and aging for younger adults in long-term care
There is an increasing number of younger adults with disabilities becoming residents of long-term care (LTC) homes across Atlantic Canada. Moving younger adults into LTC is less-than-ideal and presents an immediate challenge for LTC homes to meet the unique health-related needs of younger residents. This study explored the lived experiences of younger residents in a Nova Scotian LTC setting in terms of their long-term health and aging-in-place ne…
Are Transition Houses Equipped to Meet the Needs of Women in Midlife and Older
A Team-Based Comparative Case Study of Violence Across Care Settings for Older Adults in Two Canadian Provinces
Violence can lead to physical and psychological harm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout for paid and unpaid carers. Concomitantly, being regarded as violent, aggressive, or difficult can have a direct impact on older adults' sense of self, care relationships, and quality of care. Current research on violence and aging lacks systemic understanding of the environments and multi-level factors that precipitate or inhibit violent interactions across s…
The influence of the family on the future housing preferences of seniors in Canada
We addressed how family factors influenced the future housing preferences of seniors. A total of 100 adults ranging in age from 65 to 98 participated in face‐to‐face interviews. The vast majority of the respondents had no plans to move, and most wanted to remain living in close proximity to family. The results showed several linkages between family support currently provided and the future housing preferences of seniors. The results of this study…
The Social Networks of Older People
Figures and Tables Introduction by Howard Litwin The Social Networks of Elderly People in Sweden by Lars Andersson and Gerdt Sundstrom The Lineage-Structured Social Networks of Older People in France by Claudine Attias-Donfut and Alain Rozenkier The Elderly in Spain: The Dominance of Family and the Wherewithal of the State by Francois Beland and Maria-Victoria Zunzunegui Profiles of the Social Networks of Canada's Elderly: An Analysis of 1990 Gen…
The influence of the family on the future housing preferences of seniors in Canada
We addressed how family factors influenced the future housing preferences of seniors. A total of 100 adults ranging in age from 65 to 98 participated in face‐to‐face interviews. The vast majority of the respondents had no plans to move, and most wanted to remain living in close proximity to family. The results showed several linkages between family support currently provided and the future housing preferences of seniors. The results of this study…
An Examination of the Impact of Gender and Veteran Status on Falls Among Community-dwelling Seniors
The objective of this study was to broaden our understanding of the specific characteristics of community-dwelling seniors who are at increased risk of falling and becoming injured, by paying particular attention to gender and veteran status. The 137 respondents included 69 senior male veterans and 68 seniors in the general population. Results indicated that the veterans were at higher risk of falling than the general senior population, and were …
Well-Being of Mid-and Later-Life Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities
This study examined the well-being of mid- and later-life mothers of developmentally disabled (DD) children. Mothers of DD children (n = 33) and mothers in a comparison group (n = 27) responded to a series of quantitative measures of well-being and open-ended questions. In general, quantitative results indicated lower levels of well-being for mothers of DD children. However, we examined these results within the contexts of educational and financi…
An Ecological Synthesis of Research on Older Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence
In this systematic literature review, we synthesized the current knowledge of intimate partner violence experienced by older women. We identified 32 studies that included data collected from older women and synthesized the findings using the ecological model as an organizing framework. Themes in the microsystem included the immediate context in which the abuse takes place and impacts on older women. The mesosystem included themes on the older wom…
Are Transition Houses Equipped to Meet the Needs of Women in Midlife and Older
Strengthening resources for midlife and older rural women who experience intimate partner violence
Little is known about midlife and older women who experience intimate partner violence living in rural places and their resource needs. Guided by a strengths perspective, we provided insights into resources that midlife and older women use, or would like to use, in their journey in leaving an abusive partner. Eight women who had left an abusive partner participated in a face-to-face interview. They drew on a wide variety of paid and unpaid resour…
Planning an Intergenerational Shared Site
Nursing-home staff perspectives on the development of intergenerational shared sites involving nursing homes and child-care centers is lacking. We use a strengths-based and community capacity framework to learn of the perceived benefits and burdens for nursing-home staff within a nursing home planning to implement a shared-site intergenerational program. Forty-two nursing-home staff completed a survey. Almost three-quarters of the participants ei…
What makes a nursing home a home? Insights from family members and friends
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of homelikeness from the perspective of family members and friends of nursing home residents across different models of nursing homes. Design/methodology/approach This mixed-methods study examined survey data collected from 397 family members and friends of residents living in 23 nursing homes representing three models of care (traditional, new augmented, and full scope). Participants co…
Getting Ready for Community Practice
Practicums provide opportunities for students to connect theory with practice through experiential learning and hands‐on work experience. While recommended for students in Kenya, there is little research on the practicum experience. This article describes evidence used to prepare students for practicum experiences. Interviews and focus groups (FGs) were conducted with three stakeholder groups in two phases. Findings informed the development of a …
Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Cohousing is an innovative form of housing that is characterized by the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources in a socially intentional culture of mutual support. While there are many benefits of cohousing, the growth of cohousing for seniors in Eastern Canada has been slow. We share findings from seven interviews conducted with key informants with a focus on barriers faced in their endeavors to establish cohousing…
The Utilization and Adaption of Photovoice With Rural Women Aged 85 and Older
Photovoice is a qualitative research method that can have very positive outcomes, including making marginalized populations visible. Yet we found that traditional Photovoice methods were not fully effective and needed to be adapted with women aged 85 and older in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada. Concerns that required adaptation were time constraints for the researcher and participants, taking appropriate photographs, balancing power between r…
Experiences of health and aging for younger adults in long-term care
There is an increasing number of younger adults with disabilities becoming residents of long-term care (LTC) homes across Atlantic Canada. Moving younger adults into LTC is less-than-ideal and presents an immediate challenge for LTC homes to meet the unique health-related needs of younger residents. This study explored the lived experiences of younger residents in a Nova Scotian LTC setting in terms of their long-term health and aging-in-place ne…
Planning an Intergenerational Shared Site
We utilized a strengths-based community capacity framework to consult with nursing home residents with dementia about the development of a co-located intergenerational visitation program. Twelve residents participated in face-to-face interviews. Eleven of the residents spoke about their positive reaction to the childcare center opening, including how it would benefit both the residents and the children. In addition, seven of the participants indi…
Initiatives to Support Older Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence
To contribute to our knowledge about initiatives to support older women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV), we conducted an internet search, online surveys, and telephone interviews with administrators of programs for women who have experienced IPV. We compiled information on initiatives providing individual in-person and telephone support, educational and/or therapeutic groups, and short- and long-term shelters and housing. The inter…
Empowering younger residents living in long-term care homes as co-researchers
We draw on our research, our lived experiences of disability and the grounded expertise of disabled persons living in long-term care (LTC) homes as co-researchers, to illustrate the value of disability-led participatory research. Our approach to a co-designed collaborative project on young adults living in LTC highlights the benefits of research that centers the lived realities of disabled people. Points of interestResearch and knowledge about di…
A Team-Based Comparative Case Study of Violence Across Care Settings for Older Adults in Two Canadian Provinces
Violence can lead to physical and psychological harm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout for paid and unpaid carers. Concomitantly, being regarded as violent, aggressive, or difficult can have a direct impact on older adults' sense of self, care relationships, and quality of care. Current research on violence and aging lacks systemic understanding of the environments and multi-level factors that precipitate or inhibit violent interactions across s…
The Best Place to Be? Experiences of Older Adults Living in Canadian Cohousing Communities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our objective in this study was to learn about the experiences of older adults living in a cohousing community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this qualitative exploratory study, we interviewed 13 participants living in Canadian cohousing communities between October 2021 and January 2022. One key challenge identified focused on some community members not choosing to be vaccinated for COVID-19. We identified many positive impacts including the so…
A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Women have experienced increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and at the same time requirements for physical distancing and/or remote delivery of services have created challenges in accessing services. We synthesized research evidence from 4 systematic reviews and 20 individual studies to address how IPV interventions can be adapted within the context of the pandemic. As many interventi…
“Kind of backed into this corner
Violence in long-term residential care (LTRC) is primarily directed at women who make up a disproportionate share of residents and staff, yet gender has been relatively understudied and undertheorized in research on violence in this setting. In this paper we draw together the concept of gender structure and Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of habitus and field to explore staff perspectives on violent situations and learn about gendered power dynamics i…
How Advocates Can Support Young Adults Living With Cancer and Their Transition to Palliative Care
While the cancer advocacy community has been pivotal in progressing oncology care, supporting young adults with advanced cancer transitioning to palliative care continues to be a complex challenge. Palliative care services may not be offered by healthcare providers or engaged by young people themselves. This is in the face of the recognized value that palliative care can provide young people and their families. The purpose of this study was to ex…
Housing for Women in Midlife and Older Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence
Few services exist that are specifically targeted at older women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). In this research, 23 women residing in permanent not-for-profit housing designed for women who have experienced IPV participated in an interview. The overarching themes identified were: (1) It's not perfect, but it is safe, affordable, and permanent; (2) Supporting empowerment and meaningful contributions; (3) Experiences living …
Engaging in Palliative Care Conversations With Healthcare Providers
What is it like for young adults living with metastatic/advanced cancers to engage in conversations about palliative care with healthcare providers? Often, young people are not introduced to palliative care. Instead, healthcare providers may assume that they are already well-supported, that their symptoms are aptly managed, or that introducing palliative care will somehow spoil any remaining hope they live with. While some of the benefits of pall…
The Housing Situation Is Harder for Natives
The rapidly growing older Indigenous adult population in Canada is creating an increasing need for housing and other services. In this study, we examined the characteristics of older Indigenous adults in Atlantic Canada, their current housing situations, and their housing needs from an ecological perspective. A total of 25 older Indigenous adults participated in focus groups. Our results highlight that the ecological model is useful in identifyin…
A Mixed Methods Exploration of Staff Interpretations of the Frequency and Forms of Violence in Long-Term Care
Background and Objective: In this article, we explore how Long-Term Residential Care (LTRC) features contribute to violence against staff. Methods: Data were collected using a mixed-methods case study in LTRC, including an online survey (N = 240) and interviews with staff (N = 29) in two Canadian provinces. Findings: Survey data showed 97.2% of staff reported experiencing at least one form of violence from residents, and 53.2% experienced one or …
Medicine (21 obras) · Psychology (21 obras) · Sociology (15 obras) · Gerontology (13 obras) · Nursing (11 obras) · Political science (10 obras) · Poison control (8 obras) · Elder Abuse and Neglect (7 obras) · Suicide prevention (7 obras) · Domestic violence (6 obras)