Research News is our page to keep you current with the Directorate's many projects and activities. To learn more about any project listed below, click on the link provided, or request an electronic copy of the report by e-mail.
To receive an electronic copy of any reports shown on this page, please email Michael Zinck at michael.zinck@vac-acc.gc.ca.
Latest Research Projects:
Canadian Context of Rural Seniors Project
January 2004, Dr. Nora Keating, University of Alberta
Summary: Seniors in rural Canada are viewed as being both advantaged and disadvantaged by virtue of the environments in which they live. These two assumptions underlie perspectives of aging in rural communities in Canada.
Now Available: Background and Technical Report (English only)
Canadian Context of Rural Seniors Project
January 2004, Dr. Nora Keating, University of Alberta
Summary: Rural communities in Canada are experiencing significant change as a result of social and economic forces influencing migratory patterns. Their demographic composition and proximity to service centres are likely to influence the experience of seniors in these communities.
Now Available: Phase 1 Technical Report (English only)
Gulf War File Review Project
14 October 2003, Danielle Sonier
Summary: A Gulf War File review was initiated in 2003 in order to increase our understanding of the health issues facing Gulf War clients and to provide a better understanding of Gulf War health issues to VAC health treatment, pensions' staff and others.
Executive Summary
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss In Canadian Forces Personnel
14 July 2003, Progress Report, Sharon M. Abel, Ph.D.
Summary: As of 30 June 2003 a total of 737 subjects had enrolled in our study of risk factors for the development of noise-induced hearing loss. An interim analysis was conducted on the data received for 696 subjects for whom complete data sets were available.
Now Available: This quarterly report is now available (English only).
The Experience of Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Men in Manitoba
January 2003: Madelyn Hall, Betty Havens, and Gina Sylvestre.
The Aging in Manitoba
Summary: Study. In 2002, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) supported a research endeavour by the Aging in Manitoba (AIM) research team at the University of Manitoba to investigate issues of social isolation (the lack of personal contacts with others) and social loneliness (the expression of dissatisfaction with the lack of social contacts) among older men.
Executive Summary
