title: Grannies, elders, and friends: aging Aboriginal women in Toronto.
abstract: Based on a research project in Toronto, Canada, this article highlights the strengths and resiliency of 12 female Aboriginal Elders and seniors as they age together. For these women, being actively involved in their families and the Aboriginal community gives them a solid grounding in who they are, what their roles are and how they contribute to the whole. Of particular significance is the support and friendship the women offer each other through their commonalities, activities, and sense of humor.
authors.affiliation: a School of Social Work , Ryerson University , Toronto , Canada.
authors.forename: Cyndy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baskin
authors.forename: Caitlin J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Davey
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012944:Social Support
keywords: conceptual papers; ethnicity and multicultural issues; family; quality of life; social services