Thank you for taking part in this survey.

If you require any assistance while completing this survey or prefer to complete this survey in a language other than English, please contact Dr. Rose Joudi at rjoudi@helpagecanada.ca or call 1.800.648.1111. Please note that it may take three (3) business days for us to get back to you.

We are happy to ask you the survey questions over the phone and record your answers for you.

About this survey
HelpAge Canada is conducting a project to better understand the experiences of women aged 55 and older and the role of community-based seniors-serving (CBSS) organizations in supporting their financial wellbeing and economic security.

You are invited to complete this online survey if you are a woman aged 55 or older who receives support or access programs related to financial security and wellness from community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) organizations. Your participation will focus on your experiences, contributions, and perspectives.

The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

The survey also includes some demographic questions, such as age and other characteristics. These questions help us understand the experiences of different groups of older women and whether experiences and needs differ across participants. You may choose not to answer any demographic question.

Risks and Inconveniences
Some questions may involve financial wellbeing, economic security, access to services, or personal experiences and may cause mild emotional discomfort. You may skip any question or stop the survey at any time.

Potential Benefits
You may not receive a direct personal benefit from participating. Your responses may contribute to a better understanding of older women's experiences and help inform future programs, services, policies, and supports.

How your information will be used
Your survey responses will be used for this project to understand the experiences of older women and the role of CBSS organizations. Findings may be included in reports, presentations, publications, and other project-related communications. Results will be reported in summary form and will not identify you.

Your information will be stored securely on password-protected HelpAge Canada systems. Research data will be retained for seven years and then securely deleted.

Voluntary Participation
Taking part is completely voluntary. Choosing not to participate will not affect your access to any services, supports, or relationships with CBSS organizations.

Please note:
In this survey, "organisation", “this organisation” or “my local organisation” means the community-based senior supporting organisation (CBSS) you receive services from, volunteer with, or work in (depending on your role). Please keep that organisation (s) in mind when answering the questions.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the Community Research Ethics Board.

If you feel you have not been treated according to the descriptions in our information, or your rights as a participant in research have been violated during the course of this project, you may contact the Chair, Community Research Ethics Board, at Community Research Ethics Office (Canada) Corp. c/o Centre for Community Based Research, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo ON N2L 3G5; Email: creoadmin@communityresearchethics.com

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1. I have read and understood the information above. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I may stop at any time before submitting the survey. By selecting "I agree" below, I consent to participate in this research study.

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2. Participant ID Instructions:
  • Please create your confidential participant ID.
  • Please make sure you write it down as you may need for later reference to the research.
  • Your ID must be something you can remember later but should NOT include your full name, phone number, or email address.
Suggested format:
• 3 letters + 3 numbers
Example: ABC123

Participant Background and Community Connection
These questions are used for statistical purposes to help us better understand the diverse backgrounds of our participants.

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3. I access 1 or more local community based senior serving organisation.

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4. Please select your age range

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5. I identify my gender as:

(Gender is someone's social and personal identity as a man, woman, non-binary or otherwise.)

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6. Total household income: My total annual household income before taxes? (Select one)

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7. Education status: The highest level of education I have completed. (Select one)

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8. Household composition: Who do I currently live with? (Select all that apply)

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9. Status in Canada: What best describes my current status in Canada? (Select one)

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10. Length of time in Canada:
I have lived in Canada for: (Select one, if not born in Canada).

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11. Place of residence: Which best describes where I currently live?
(Select one)

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12. What province or territory do you live in?

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13. What is your preferred language?

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