Research Study: Navigating the City as a Caregiver: South Asian Women, Palliative Care, and Suburban Planning in Peel Region

About the opportunity

Are you a South Asian woman living in Peel Region who is currently caring for, or has previously cared for, an older family member (65+) with palliative or chronic care needs, including dementia?

By sharing your experiences, you can help planners and municipalities better understand how to design communities that support caregivers and aging in place and help planners create more inclusive, caregiver-supportive communities.

What will be expected of me?

• Take part in a one-time interview (about 60 minutes) at a time that works best for you
• During the interview, you may also participate in a participatory mapping activity to share your caregiving journeys and experiences

How do I participate?

Contact the Principal Investigator, Asra Khan (Master of Planning Student) through email or phone (289-980-2057) to express your interest. The deadline to express interest is February 25.

Note: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Toronto Metropolitan University Research Ethics Board (REB 2025-407).