Accessing health and social services: overcoming barriers with tools and resources as an English-speaking older adult 17 April 2024 / Registration Closed Published: August 24, 2026 Events Accessing health and social services: overcoming barriers with tools and resources as an English-speaking older adult Watch the Recap Overview This presentation discussed the results of a research project conducted in the Eastern Townships about access to health and social services for English-speaking older adults. It highlights the resourcefulness of English-speaking older adults when accessing health and social services, which has been published in 2 peer-reviewed journals. Objectives Learn about the barriers to accessing health and social services for English-speaking older adults, and their consequences Learn about the strategies to overcome these barriers Recommended Resources Quebec.ca – Institutions and facilities offering services in the English language Concordia University Communities Research Network Case study on access to health and social services for English-speaking older adults Presented by: Alexandra Ethier, PhD Student, Research Centre on Aging, University de Sherbrooke Alexandra attended Bishop’s University to study psychology. During her classes, she gained insights into the challenges faced by the English-speaking community when accessing health and social services. She decided to pursue a master’s degree in Gerontology at the Université de Sherbrooke to learn more about access to health and social services for English-speaking older adults. Alexandra is currently a PhD student conducting research in the field of home care.