Keyword: cognitive impairment

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

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

In-home Virtual Reality Slows Physical and Cognitive Decline in Seniors — In-home Virtual Reality Slows Physical and Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Will seniors with cognitive impairment use virtual reality at home?

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / cognitive impairment / exercise / gaming / seniors’ care / virtual reality / Spark