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The aim of this study was to assess the needs and priorities of Canadian older adults (aged 55 years and older), with a focus on optimizing SP programs for those who are systemically disadvantaged and socially marginalized.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/sec>\t\n\t<sec>\t\t\n         <title>Methods<\/title>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Semistructured focus groups (N = 10 groups, 43 participants) were conducted online via Zoom with participants from across Canada. Data transcription and thematic analysis were completed in NVivo. Analyses were informed by self-determination theory.<\/p>\n \t<\/sec>\t\t\n\t<sec>\t\t\n        <title>Results<\/title>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Our results suggest that older adults desire SP programs that respect their ability to maintain their autonomy and independence, aid and facilitate the development of connectedness and belonging, are built on a foundation of trust and relationship-building in interactions with providers and link workers, and prioritize the person and thus personalize SP to the unique needs of each individual.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/sec>\t\n\t   <sec>\t\t\n         <title>Conclusion<\/title>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>SP programs should be informed by the values of older adults. 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