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Survey: Supporting Aging in Place in Terrace Bay
We would like to invite you to participate in a study that we are conducting called Supporting Aging in Place in Terrace Bay. This research is being led by Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) at Lakehead University, and colleagues Dr. Rhonda Koster (School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism) and Dr. Rebecca Schiff (Department of Health Sciences). Our research purpose is to explore perceptions of aging in place from the perspectives of various community members, specifically focusing on what assets and needs the community has related to aging in place. This research study is being conducted in partnership with the township of Terrace Bay to assist in local planning and decision-making for an aging population, and is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Township of Terrace Bay.
We are inviting you to fill out a survey about aging in place in Terrace Bay. The link is below. The survey should take you 20-30 minutes to complete. Only the research team from Lakehead University will have access to the surveys. A report will be generated for the township of Terrace Bay that will include only anonymous and non-identifiable information.
Filling out the survey is completely voluntary. You do not have to do this. All of the information you write on the survey will be anonymous and confidential. Only Dr. Wiersma’s research team will be able to read and access the surveys and comments. The information on the survey and comments will be stored for 5 years, and then destroyed. It will be kept on a password protected computer and paper copies will be kept in a locked filing cabinet in a locked office. There are no foreseeable harms or risks to completing the survey. The information we collect can benefit Terrace Bay in planning for the future and for aging in place, along with various housing options.
You can contact Dr. Elaine Wiersma at ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca or 807-766-7294.
This research study has been reviewed by the Lakehead University Research Ethics Board. If you have any questions related to the ethics of the research and would like to speak to someone other than the researcher, please contact Sue Wright at the Research Ethics Board at 807-343-8283 or research@lakeheadu.ca.
Thank you for your consideration in participating in our research.
Online Link to Complete Survey: Supporting Aging in Place in Terrace Bay
PDF Document for paper completion: Supporting Aging in Place in Terrace Bay
Aging in Place Community Meeting and Focus Groups
Supporting Aging in your Community
Terrace Bay Community Meeting
Wednesday Jan 8th, 2020 – 7:00 PM
Terrace Bay Community Centre
Activity Room (Old Library)
Lakehead University will be providing an overview to the community of the work they have done and will continue to be doing in partnership with the Township of Terrace Bay, and what the community can expect in terms of research participation.
Presenter
Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Director, Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH), Lakehead University.
Supporting Aging in your Community
Terrace Bay Focus Groups Continued
Members of the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) from Lakehead University are hosting more focus groups:
January 8th – 10:30am
January 9th – 10:00am and 6:30pm
CERAH would like to invite all community members who are interested in participating to sign up. Their research purpose is to explore perceptions of aging in community and senior housing.
For more information or to sign up to participate in a focus group, please contact Emily Shandruk, the Project Coordinator of the CERAH group.
Emily Shandruk
Phone: 807-633-0568
Email: eshandruk@lakeheadu.ca
Revised Skating Schedule for Jan 3rd to Jan 7th
Updated Skating Schedule for January 3rd to January 9th.
Please note that Public Skating is cancelled Friday January 3rd in the afternoon as there is a private rental.
Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
2019 Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
Thursday, December 19 – curbside recycle day
Tuesday, December 24 - garbage collection day
Tuesday, December 31 - garbage collection day
Landfill site will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1st
Tipping fees will be waived December 27, 28, & 30, 2019 during normal hours of operation for household garbage only
Note: Remember wrapping paper is not recyclable and should go into the garbage
Light Up the Night at the Terrace Bay Cemetery.
Join us at the Terrace Bay Cemetery on Friday, December 20th, 2019 at 6:00 pm to Light Up the Night. Bring your own flowers and lights to place at the site of your loved ones. Gather at the gazebo for hot chocolate and fellowship.
