Identifying the Needs and Support for Chinese Seniors in Downtown Eastside Vancouver
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of Chinese seniors in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, especially in the Chinatown and Strathcona area, the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House carried out this project which was funded by the Chinatown Legacy Stewardship Group.
The project conducted a research study to collect up-to-date data on the living conditions and support networks of Chinese seniors within the Chinatown and Strathcona areas. The study focused on seniors who spoke Chinese dialects and lived in Chinese Benevolent Society-owned and privately-owned Single Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings.This study aims to understand the following issues: To what degree do the Chinese seniors require support and services to deal with their basic activities? How familiar are they with the services available in their communities? What types of networking do they employ to find support and services? Are there any unique difficulties in accessing support and services in their communities?
Author: Helen Hong Su
Research Advisors: Miu Chung Yan, Andy Yan
Co-chairs: Rory Sutherland, Nick Yung
Data Analysis: Weiyin Li
Graphic Design: Brittany Garuk
