This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community. Various filters are provided to gain a better understanding of how different UNO units collaborate with the community.
| Project | Project Focus Areas | Community Partners | Campus Partners | Engagement Type: | Activity Type: | Other Activity Type: | Start Semester: | Start Academic Year: | End Semester: | End Academic Year: | Total UNO Students: | UNO Students Hours: | UNO Faculty/Staff Hours: | Total K-12 Students: | K-12 Student Hours: | Total Number of Other Participants: | Topics: | Other Topics: | Description: | Subtags: |
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| The impact of Covid 19 on seniors’ mental health: 2021-22 (2918) | International Service | South Cowichan Seniors Program | Social Work | Engaged Research | None | None | Spring | 2021-22 | None | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Other | South Cowichan Seniors (SCS) is comprised of a group dedicated volunteers committed to improving the lives of seniors in the South Cowichan area. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCS program provided the elderly with social support and an opportunity to build meaningful relationships. A healthy luncheon was provided by SCS in the Cobble Hill Hall on the second and fourth Mondays of each month to approximately 200 participants from 20 staff. Subsequent to the pandemic social gatherings were restricted, the SCS group provides meals via a takeout service. COVID-19 has decreased the number of meaningful interactions seniors are able to participate in, reduced social interactions as participants are no longer able to dine together. An understanding of the social networks of seniors, stress throughout the pandemic and social isolation all warrant attention and action. It is therefore important to understand this populations needs, effects of COVID-19 on seniors’ mental health as well as innovative ways to increase social connectedness. A quantitative survey of seniors participating in the luncheon program will be conducted to garner an understanding of the impact of the luncheon program on stress during the pandemic as well as senior’s mental health and wellness throughout the pandemic. |