Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Social Work
University of Manitoba
Interest: Gerontological Social Worker, Loneliness expert, Black older adult’s health and wellbeing.
Faculty of Social Work
University of Manitoba
Interest: Gerontological Social Worker, Loneliness expert, Black older adult’s health and wellbeing.
We are looking for participants who identify as Black, racialized or people of colour aged 55 years and above, who have lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for at least six months to participate in our research study on climate change and its impact.
Contact: Dr. Ojembe - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
Contact: Dr. Ojembe - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
August 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We are looking for participants who identify as Black, racialized or people of colour aged 55 years and above, who have lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for at least six months to participate in our research study on climate change and its impact.
Contact: Dr. Ojembe - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
Contact: Dr. Ojembe - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
📢 New publication alert!
This narrative qualitative study explores how family devotion, care roles, and gender norms shape loneliness among Black older adults in Canada.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/016402…#Agingn#Lonelinesss#Equityt#UManitobab#BlackOlderAdultsts
This narrative qualitative study explores how family devotion, care roles, and gender norms shape loneliness among Black older adults in Canada.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/016402…#Agingn#Lonelinesss#Equityt#UManitobab#BlackOlderAdultsts
https://doi.org/10.1177/016402…
July 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📢 New publication alert!
This narrative qualitative study explores how family devotion, care roles, and gender norms shape loneliness among Black older adults in Canada.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/016402…#Agingn#Lonelinesss#Equityt#UManitobab#BlackOlderAdultsts
This narrative qualitative study explores how family devotion, care roles, and gender norms shape loneliness among Black older adults in Canada.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/016402…#Agingn#Lonelinesss#Equityt#UManitobab#BlackOlderAdultsts
Reposted by Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
Article by Centre Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Mapping the Language of Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies
Social isolation and Loneliness (SIL) are devastating experiences in later life. However, the wide disparity in the experiences of SIL among racialized older adults (ROAs) is underreported, with li...
doi.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Article by Centre Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Reposted by Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social is a co-author
H.O. Taylor, A. Nguyen, B. Ojembe, & K. Tsuchiya. Social Isolation and Loneliness among Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Older Adults - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S074...
H.O. Taylor, A. Nguyen, B. Ojembe, & K. Tsuchiya. Social Isolation and Loneliness among Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Older Adults - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S074...
Social Isolation and Loneliness among Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Older Adults
This review delves into recent literature examining race/ethnic differences in social
isolation and loneliness, and within race/ethnic group studies on social isolation
and loneliness. Racial/ethnic m...
www.geriatric.theclinics.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social is a co-author
H.O. Taylor, A. Nguyen, B. Ojembe, & K. Tsuchiya. Social Isolation and Loneliness among Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Older Adults - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S074...
H.O. Taylor, A. Nguyen, B. Ojembe, & K. Tsuchiya. Social Isolation and Loneliness among Racial/Ethnic Minoritized Older Adults - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S074...
Reposted by Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
Volunteers who are Black aged 55+ years, their families & care workers are needed for a Black community research in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more information about the study, please contact:
Dr. Blessing Ojembe
Email - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
@um-coaging.bsky.social
For more information about the study, please contact:
Dr. Blessing Ojembe
Email - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
@um-coaging.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Volunteers who are Black aged 55+ years, their families & care workers are needed for a Black community research in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more information about the study, please contact:
Dr. Blessing Ojembe
Email - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
@um-coaging.bsky.social
For more information about the study, please contact:
Dr. Blessing Ojembe
Email - blessing.ojembe@umanitoba.ca
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
@um-coaging.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing.
Article by Centre Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Ojembe, B.U. (2025). Mapping the Language of Social Isolation & Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. doi.org/10.1080/0163...
Mapping the Language of Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Racialized Older Adults in Canada: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Qualitative Studies
Social isolation and Loneliness (SIL) are devastating experiences in later life. However, the wide disparity in the experiences of SIL among racialized older adults (ROAs) is underreported, with li...
doi.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thank you for sharing.
Reposted by Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Ojembe's @ojembeblessing.bsky.social research is featured in an article in the Manitoban
"U of M researcher explores loneliness among Black older adults "
themanitoban.com/2025/01/agin...
"U of M researcher explores loneliness among Black older adults "
themanitoban.com/2025/01/agin...
At the intersection of race and aging
Social isolation and loneliness significantly affect older adults’ longevity, physical health, mental health and overall quality of life. Racialized older
themanitoban.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Ojembe's @ojembeblessing.bsky.social research is featured in an article in the Manitoban
"U of M researcher explores loneliness among Black older adults "
themanitoban.com/2025/01/agin...
"U of M researcher explores loneliness among Black older adults "
themanitoban.com/2025/01/agin...
Looking forward to the session.
Join the Centre on Aging for our next presentation!
Feb 13 | 2:30 PM
Register: tinyurl.com/msts3mp
Exploring the effects of loneliness, social isolation, & exclusion on the health and well-being of older black Canadians
Dr. Blessing Ojembe, Faculty of Social Work
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
Feb 13 | 2:30 PM
Register: tinyurl.com/msts3mp
Exploring the effects of loneliness, social isolation, & exclusion on the health and well-being of older black Canadians
Dr. Blessing Ojembe, Faculty of Social Work
@ojembeblessing.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Looking forward to the session.
Reposted by Blessing Ojembe (PhD, MSW, RSW)
UMFA is at Bannatyne campus today too! Find us in the Brodie Atrium from 12-2pm. Grab a sticker and an info flyer. Be sure to scan the QR code to send a letter to UM President Benarroch and the Chair of the UM Board of Governors to tell them UMFA’s working conditions are important to you! #umfa2025
January 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
UMFA is at Bannatyne campus today too! Find us in the Brodie Atrium from 12-2pm. Grab a sticker and an info flyer. Be sure to scan the QR code to send a letter to UM President Benarroch and the Chair of the UM Board of Governors to tell them UMFA’s working conditions are important to you! #umfa2025