Abstract
Advancements in healthcare and rehabilitation have improved life expectancy for individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), introducing new challenges in housing stability. This study portrays the housing situation of individuals with TBI in Quebec, Canada. Additionally, it explores their needs and preferences, as well as the facilitators and obstacles to achieving housing stability. A mixed-methods study was conducted in collaboration with a national organization that federates 13 regional associations serving people with TBI and promoting their quality of life. Adults with TBI members of an association (n=175) completed a questionnaire on their housing situation, the Residential Environmental Satisfaction Scale and the Housing Instability Risk Identification and Assessment. Semi-structured interviews (n=20) were also conducted with selected participants to further explore their housing experiences. A World Café on perceived facilitators and obstacles to housing stability for individuals with TBI was also realized with 19 key actors from across Québec. The study shows that 10% of individuals were at risk of housing instability. While 12% of individuals live with a relative, 18% rely on caregiver assistance and financial support to maintain their living arrangements. Individuals with TBI and key actors expressed serious concerns about the aging of both individuals and their caregivers, as well as limited access to and availability of personalized housing options. This study highlights the urgent need for innovative long-term housing solutions for individuals aging with TBI that provide tailored support and opportunity for healthy ageing.
Presenters
Angéline LabbéResearch Professional, Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada Lamontagne Marie Eve
Université Laval Manh Hung Nguyen
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Laval University, Quebec, Canada Mia Lapointe
Student, Master, Laval University, Quebec, Canada Samuel Turcotte
Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Housing stability, Aging, Brain Injury
