Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 24, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 23-34

Older immigrants: Language competencies and mental health (Article)

Taylor L.E.* , Taylor-Henley S. , Doan L.
  • a University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man., Canada
  • b University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man., Canada
  • c Age and Opportunity, Inc., Winnipeg, Man., Canada

Abstract

Later-life immigration and a lack of dominant language competency present many challenges to mental health for older adults. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors, often regarded as the sole domain of ESL teachers, offer mental health professionals opportunities for mental health promotion and education. This paper examines some of the mental health issues that emerged from stories written by older adults in an ESL for Seniors program. The program is presented as an example of best practices in an ESL for Seniors program because of its specific development to meet the needs of BSL older persons.

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Canada teacher immigrant professional practice health promotion language Article health practitioner mental health elderly care
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DOI: 10.7870/cjcmh-2005-0012
ISSN: 07133936
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English