Keyword: caregivers

Play Intervention for Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource — Play Intervention for Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource
How does the Play Intervention for Dementia help caregivers?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / dementia / Play Intervention for Dementia / recreation / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark

A Primary Care Approach for Advance Care Planning in Dementia Care — A Primary Care Approach for Advance Care Planning in Dementia ...
How does the Advance Care Planning tool help point-of-care workers plan for care?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Aging in Place / Advance Care Planning Framework / caregivers / dementia / healthcare delivery / point-of-care workers / Spark

Exercise and Social Program Helps Couples with Young-Onset Dementia — Exercise and Social Program Helps Couples with Young-Onset Dementia
This is a program for adults with young onset dementia and their spouses

11 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / exercise / peer support / social activity / young onset dementia / Spark

Virtual Counselling Helps Caregivers of People with Dementia — Virtual Counselling Helps Caregivers of People with Dementia
Can counselling services be delivered through video calling for caregivers and family members?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / e-health / healthcare delivery / Ontario Telemedicine Network / Spark

Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia — Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Who should be facilitating peer support groups for caregivers?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / cognitive impairment / peer support / specialized training / Spark

Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment — Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment
This program offers specialized training on memory strategies and lifestyle habits for people with mild cognitive impairment, point-of-care workers, and caregivers.

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / cognitive impairment / Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark

In-Home Activities Help People with Dementia Feel Happier — In-Home Activities Help People with Dementia Feel Happier
The Alzheimer Society tests a program delivering activities that can be done at home

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / cognitive impairment / dementia / meaningful activities / quality of life / recreation / Spark

In-Home Montessori Activities Beneficial for People with Dementia — In-Home Montessori Activities Beneficial for People with Dementia
Using the Montessori approach to promote aging in place

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / dementia / Montessori Approach / seniors’ care / social activity / specialized training / Spark

The Second Heart Device Reduces Blood Pressure Drop on Standing — The Second Heart Device Reduces Blood Pressure Drop on Standing
How does blood flow and blood pressure impact risk of falling in seniors?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Aging in Place / blood pressure / caregivers / cognitive impairment / fall prevention / seniors’ care / Spark

Virtual Calm: Reducing Dementia Distress with Virtual Reality Videos — Virtual Calm: Reducing Dementia Distress with Virtual Reality Videos
Can virtual reality products provide a relaxing activity for people living with dementia?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / dementia / gaming / seniors’ care / virtual reality / Spark