Theses Canada Canadian theses and dissertations (1998 to 2002).
Allen, T.F. (2001)
An examination of aggression/violence management content in residential care attendant curricula
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RC489 R3 A55 2001
GRC LIBRARY: CA750 A431e 2001 T/P
Andrie, H. (1998)
The role of enjoyment in exercise maintenance in community fitness programs for older persons
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: GV482.6 A54 1998; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE775 A52 1998 T/P
Araki, Y. (2004)
Assisted living settings in British Columbia: Policy goals and gaps
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1475 B7 A733 2004; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO780 A658a 2004 T/P
Assaly-Lawrence, M.L. (2002)
An examination of the subjective health consequences of retiring to caregive
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1475 A3 A88 2002; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA200 A844e 2002 T/P
Balfour, J. (2002)
Painful conditions in older adults with dementia: Are analgesics and psychotropics inappropriately prescribed?
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RC521 B34 2002; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE810 B185p 2002 T/P
Boothman, S. (2007)
The influence of care provider access to structural empowerment on individualized care in long term care facilities
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O'Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA750 B725i 2007 T/P
Bouma, L. (2005)
Retirement income policies and welfare state retrenchment: A comparative study of Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: WEB
GRC LIBRARY: EC778 B752r 2005 T/P
Brown, R.L. (1997)
Economic security for an aging Canadian population
Ph.D. Dissertation, Special Arrangements. (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HQ1064 C2 B76 1997; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: EC778 B75 1997 T/P
ter Brugge, M. (2006)
Fear of crime and design: Exploring the linkages in a seniors' housing complex
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO936.3 B891f 2006 T/P
Campo, M. (2010)
The role of the social and physical environments in informal social interaction among people with dementia residing in special care units
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 C198r 2010 T&P
Cheng, A. (2001)
The effect of arthritis self-efficacy on exercise behaviour
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RC933 C54 2001; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE770 C51e 2001 T/P
Chou, P.H.B. (2007)
Development and validation of a scale to measure therapeutic misunderstanding with respect to clinical trial research participation
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O'Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: RE370 C552d 2007 T/P
Choy, D. (1999)
Trends and issues in the environmental design of adult day care centres
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1455 C46 1999
GRC LIBRARY: CA400 C56 1999 T/P
Cooke, H.A. (2006)
Organizational and physical environmental correlates of bathing-related agitation in dementia special care units
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RA998 C2 C666 2006; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO444 C772o 2006 T/P
Cormier, R. (2006)
Beers criteria-based review of medication appropriateness in British Columbia seniors living in residential care
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RM138 C673 2006; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE810 C811b 2006 T/P
Cummings, L. (2009)
Changes in the influence of socio-economic status on obesity among aging Canadian baby boomers
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister).
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE720 C971c 2009 T/P
Cvitkovich, Y. (1999)
Subjective dimensions of person-environment (P-E) fit among older adults: Examining anomalies in valuation of life
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: BF724.8 C85 1999; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO200 C993 1999 T/P
Danziger, S. (2004)
Adaptable design in five housing projects in North Vancouver: Client use and satisfaction
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: HD7287.92 C2 D363 2004; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO610 D199a 2004 T/P
Day, L.L. (2001)
The relationship between residential school attendance and health status in later life among first nation elders in B.C.
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: E78 B9 D39 2001
GRC LIBRARY: SO634 D274r 2001 T/P
Doyle, V. (1990)
The effect of tenure type, age mix and subjective housing variables on housing satisfaction and well- being of elderly residents of multi-unit housing
Ph.D. Dissertation, Special Arrangements. (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HD7287.92 C3 D688 1990; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO700 D69 1990 T/P
D'Elia, T. (2009)
A comparative analysis of language barriers among Italian and English-speaking older patients in geriatric day hospitals
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister).
Frazee, K. (2010)
The impact of therapeutic design on social engagement among residents with dementia during programmed activities in Dementia Care Units. M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury).
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS
GRC LIBRARY: HO444 F848i 2010 T&P
Flegal, C. (1999)
Seniors and their adult children: An assessment of their knowledge base on age-related resources
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HQ1064 C32 F54 1999
GRC LIBRARY: SO740 F53 1999 T/P
Fritsch, T. (2001)
HIV/AIDS and the older adult: An exploratory study of age-related differences in access to medical and social services
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RA644 A25 F75 2001
GRC LIBRARY: CA100 F919h 2001 T/P
Gallagher, E.M. (1988)
Older men in prison: Emotional social and physical health characteristics
Ph.D. Dissertation, Special Arrangements. (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV9509 B7 G34; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO938 G34 1988 T/P
Geldart, K. (1999)
Burnaby Hospice Society evaluation project
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA1000.5 C3 G44 1999
GRC LIBRARY: CA100 G315b 1999 T/P
Goldberg, H. (2007)
Personality and cognitive adaptation: The absence of neuroticism and its effects on the well-being of widowed women over time
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O'Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE500 G618p 2007 T/P
Graham, E.L.D. (2005)
Rural-urban differences in self-care behaviours of older Canadians: The effects of access to primary care
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.8 G737 2005 c.2; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO600 G738r 2005 T/P
Grant, S.D. (2001)
The impact of relocation on adult day centre clients with dementia
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1455 G72 2001; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA640 G763i 2001 T/P
Hackett, K. (2011)
A comparative study of barriers and motivators to physical activity among East Asian and Caucasian older adults
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister).
Hamm, F. (2003)
"Problem behaviours" as a reflection of relocation stress in persons with cognitive impairment
MA Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HQ1064 C3 H35 2003; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA645 H224p 2003 T/P
Harrison, W. (2008)
Representation agreements in British Columbia: Who is using them and why?
MA Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: WEB
GRC LIBRARY: IN PRINT
Hay, K. (2010)
Exploring the quality of life of younger residents living in residential care facilities
MA Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 H412e 2010 T/P
Hearn, B. (1999)
The decision to move to supportive housing
MA Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HQ1063.2 C32 H42 1999
GRC LIBRARY: HO775 H42d 1999 T/P
Hung, L. (2008)
The dining experience of residents with dementia in long-term care facilities
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 H936d 2008
Husband, L. (2005)
Place attachment among older adults living in northern remote communities
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Co-Supervisor: H. Chaudhury; Co-Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO200 H968p 2005 T/P
Johnston, A. (2008)
Exploring the health needs of older lesbians and gay men in Metro Vancouver
M.A.Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: B. Mitchell)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE200 J72e 2008 T/P
Johnstone, W. (2001)
Key factors in the survival of non-profit homesharing programs serving seniors in Canada
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HD7287.92 C3 J65 2001; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO670 J72k 2001 T/P
Karmali, S. (2006)
Assisted living in BC: Effects of organizational factors on residents' satisfaction
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA100 K18a 2006 T/P
Keays, S. (2007)
Characteristics of administrators and quality of care in Ontario care facilities
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA730 K24c 2007 T/P
Kelson, E. (2006)
Supporting personhood within dementia care: The therapeutic potential of personal photographs
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 K29s 2006 T/P
Kiara, D. (1992)
Cues used by visually impaired/blind elderly in orienting to and wayfinding in a new residential environment
M.A. Thesis, Special Arrangements. (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RA998.5 K52 1992; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA720 K52 1992 T/P
Kupferschmidt, A. (2007)
Psychological resilience in spousal caregivers of memory clinic patients with Alzheimer disease
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O'Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM
GRC LIBRARY: CA200 K95p 2009 T/P
Laing, S. (2003)
A study of age differences in accident rates at intersections in British Columbia
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: HE5614.5 C3 L35 2003 ; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO885 S243s 2003 T/P
Larsen, A. (2010)
Exploring gender differences in the outcome of a self-care intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: no text copy
Lewis, K. (2006)
Exploring change in the meaning of home for South Asian Indians who immigrate in late life
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO600 L674e 2006 T/P
Livadiotakis, G. (2001)
The impact of continuing care reforms to home support services: A regional impact assessment
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1475 B8 L58 2001; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: AD670 L784i 2001 T/P
Love, T. (2007)
Modifications to the hospital physical environment: Effect on older adults' retention of post-discharge instructions
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO410 L897m 2007 T/P
Low, G. (2000)
Quality of life perceptions among couples living with COPD
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RC953.3 L68 2000; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO220 L912 2000 T/P
Malloy-Weir, L. (2008)
Predictors of health literacy and its role in accessing internet health knowledge among older Canadians
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE700 M255p 2008 T/P
McCoy, B. (1999)
Factors affecting the achievement of target heart rate on the graded exercise test in older women
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: QP113 M32 1999
GRC LIBRARY: HE773 M32 1999 T/P
McWhirter, M. (2002)
Resident-centred care and the quality of life of long-term care facility residents
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RA998 C2 M38 2002
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 M177r 2002 T/P
Mooney, J. (2003)
Driving status and out-of-home social activity levels: The case of older male veterans
MA Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: HE5620 A24 M663 2003; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO852 M818d 2003 T/P
Moztarzadehy, A. (2011)
Acculturation as a predictor of depressive symptoms and life satisfaction among older Iranian immigrants in Canada
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O'Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM
GRC LIBRARY: SO632 M939a 2011 T/P
Murray, A. (2001)
Environmental characteristics and staff ratings of newer and older special care units for dementia in British Columbia
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RC521 M87 2001
GRC LIBRARY: HO444 M981e 2001 T/P
Nasvadi, G. (2007)
An evaluation of crash risk among older drivers with restricted licenses in BC
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO880 N270e 2007 T/P
Neufeld, E. (2008)
Predictors of suicide-related ideation among older adults: Exploring the role of impulsivity
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: N. O’Rourke)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE560 N482p 2008 T/P
Patterson, I. M. (2000)
Transfer of training of the GENTLECARE model: An impact evaluation in a long term care setting
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA999 I5 P38 2000
GRC LIBRARY: CA750 P37t 2000 T/P
Puurveen, G. (2008)
The effects of care facility environments on personhood in dementia at the end of life
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 P985e 2008 T/P
Richardson, J. (2001)
Acute care hospitalization of residential care clients: An impact analysis of a prevention and early discharge program
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RC 954.6 C2 R53 2001
GRC LIBRARY: CA500 R49a 2001 T/P
Rogers, M. (2003)
Lifestyle acculturation and health among older foreign-born persons
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA 408 M54 L54 2003; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE810 R728L 2003 T/P
Romeder, Z. (1999)
An analysis of the stages of exercise change among older adults with a chronic illness
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.8 R64 1999
GRC LIBRARY: HE770 R65a 1999 T/P
Sachova, P. (2007)
Exploring physical pain and injuries in informal caregivers to older adults
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: B. Mitchell)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA200 S121e 2007 T/P
Santi, S. (2002)
Online bulletin board systems: An effective resource for geropsychiatric nurses working in long-term care?
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: ZA4390 S368 2002; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 S231o 2002 T/P
Sarte, A. (2008)
How does neighbourhood environment affect physical activity in later life? An exploratory case study of two North Vancouver neighbourhoods
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: H. Chaudhury)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HO850 S249h 2008 T/P
Sauter, A. (2004)
Health service utilization during transition from community to institutional living
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.8 S284 2004; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE200 A272h 2004 T/P
Savage, R. (2010)
An exploration of the needs and concerns of potential ambient assisted living users within the context of the meaning of home
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Sixsmith)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM
GRC LIBRARY: HO610 S264e 2010 T/P
Shintani, A.L. (2004)
Benefits and limitations of a reminder device for older adults with memory loss
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: BF 724.85 M45 S553 2004; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE520 S555b 2004 T/P
Sinden, D. (2008)
A comparative analysis of internet health information use between Canadian baby boomers and older adults
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO291 S615c 2008 T/P
Snider, T. (2004)
Development and examination of a caregiver education program
M.A. Project, Faculty of Education (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HV1451 S653 2004; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: CA233 S672d 2004 T/P
Theurer, K. (2010)
The development and process evaluation of a co-led mutual support group in long-term care facilities
MA Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisors: B. Mitchell; A. Sixsmith)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM
GRC LIBRARY: CA700 T415e 2010 T/P
Votova, K. (2003)
Complimentary and alternative medicine use among older adults: The role of health beliefs
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: R733 V68 2002; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE810 V971c 2003 T/P
Wallace, J. (1999)
Fire safety and elderly tenants living in high-rises
M.A. Project, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: TH9445 A62 W25 1999
GRC LIBRARY: HO490 W34f 1999 T/P
Wanless, D. (2005)
Health differentials among elderly women: A rural-urban analysis
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: B. Mitchell)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.85 W354 2005; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE735 W248h 2005 T/P
Wedding, A. (2008)
Nutrition and cardiovascular risk among mid-life adults: The role of self-efficacy
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE700 W749s 1999 T/P
Wilhelm, A. (2011)
The effect of family and work transitions on mid-later life satisfaction domains
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: B. Mitchell)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM;
GRC LIBRARY: SO300 W678e 2011 T&P
Williams, L. (2006)
Exploring the potential benefit of adult day centre exercise programs
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE775 W721e 2006 T/P
Wilson, K. (1999)
Social support and health: The role of exercise self-care
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.8 W54 1999; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: HE700 W749s 1999 T/P
Wong, M. (1999)
The role of social support in self-help group participation among older adults with a chronic illness
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: RA564.8 W65 1999
GRC LIBRARY: SO480 W837r 1999 T/P
Wu, C-L.J. (2000)
Cyclical migration among elderly immigrants : The case of Taiwanese Canadians in Greater Vancouver
M.A. Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: G. Gutman)
SFU LIBRARY: HQ1064 C2 W8 2000
GRC LIBRARY: SO600 W959c 2000 T/P
Yon, Y. (2010)
A comparison of intimate partner violence in mid-and-old age: Is elder abuse simply a case of spousal abuse grown old?
MA Thesis, Department of Gerontology (Supervisor: A. Wister)
SFU LIBRARY: IN PROCESS ITEM; WEB
GRC LIBRARY: SO966 Y55c 2010 T/P