| This study focuses on the 'support' move and explores evidence of the relationship between residential mobility and health status among Canada's elderly population. The thesis outlines the socio-demographic characteristics of support movers and explores the consequences of the support move on the availability of support, reliance on formal sources of support and the satisfaction with life for the individuals involved.;The analysis takes advantage of two national surveys. The Health and Activity Limitation Survey (HALS) conducted in 1986 is used to examine differences in the level of functional dependence among the disabled elderly and outlines the impact of past mobility behaviour, including the distance of a move, on the level of functional dependence. The Survey on Ageing and Independence (SAI) conducted in 1991 is utilized to identify a sub-group of elderly movers who cited support-related reasons as the impetus for their change of residence. Differences in the socio-demographic characteristics of this group are outlined and the consequences of the support move with regard to the utilization of support, who provides that support, and overall life satisfaction. Age, marital status, gender and size-of-place are examined for the roles they play in meditating these relationships. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
