Project Title: When Home is Community: Community Support Services and the Well-Being of Seniors in Supportive and Social Housing

Research Team:
Lum, J.
Ruff, S.
Williams, P.

Partners:
Neighbourhood Linl/Senior Link
Etobicoke Services for Seniors
St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre
Funded by the United Way of Greater Toronto

This research shows that in spite of multiple health and social risks, seniors in supportive housing maintain their independence while using relatively inexpensive support services and avoiding expensive emergency services such as 911.

Selected Publications:

• Lum, J.M., Ruff, S. & Williams A.P. (2005, April). When home is community: Community support services and the well-being of seniors in supportive and social housing. Toronto, ON: Ryerson. Downloaded from http://www.senior-link.com/PDF/United%20Way%20Final%20Report.pdf, last accessed 15 December 2006.