Keyword: long-term care

Combatting loneliness in older adults through a novel sensory stimulating communication tool — Combatting loneliness in older adults through a novel sensory stimulating ...
In Canada, up to 77% of bedridden older adults cannot see their loved ones’ faces when they are […]

20 Sep, 2021 tagged Spark-CU / V1 / Aging in Place / loneliness / long-term care / social isolation / Spark

Testing Online Meaning-Centered Groups in Promoting Psychological Well-Being and Reducing Distress in Ontario Retirement Home Residents — Testing Online Meaning-Centered Groups in Promoting Psychological Well-Being and Reducing ...
COVID-19 has had a substantial negative impact on the health and well-being of older Canadians, a demographic with […]

3 Aug, 2021 tagged Spark-ON v1 / Cognitive Health / long-term care / psychological resiliency / social isolation / well-being / Spark

Individualized Medications Management in Ontario Long-Term Care — Individualized Medications Management in Ontario Long-Term Care
The OLTCA is partnering with Think Research and GeneYouIn to drive best practices in personalized medication management to […]

13 Jul, 2020 tagged KMP2 v1 / ER Avoidance / long-term care / medication management / polymed / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

Avoiding Hospitalizations for Long Term Care Residents: the PREVIEW-ED© eTool — Avoiding Hospitalizations for Long Term Care Residents: the PREVIEW-ED© eTool
Care Aides and Personal Support Workers comprise more than 70 percent of the staffing in long-term care (LTC) […]

26 May, 2020 tagged Spark v1 / ER Avoidance / long-term care / Personal Support Worker / PREVIEW-ED / Spark

PLEASE – Program for Leisure Engagement for Active and Spontaneous Experiences — PLEASE – Program for Leisure Engagement for Active and Spontaneous Experiences
This mixed-methods observational project aims to evaluate the impact of the PLEASE program on the activity engagement and […]

20 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive impairment / long-term care / storytelling / volunteers / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Virtual Reality to Improve Cognitive Health and Quality of Life — Virtual Reality to Improve Cognitive Health and Quality of Life
What is the issue? The population of older adults with dementia is growing, placing increasing demands on family […]

20 May, 2020 tagged SCSIF v2 / Cognitive Health / long-term care / virtual reality / VR / Seniors' Care Strategic Innovation Fund (SCSIF)

Validation and Scaling of the Mobile eChart Healthcare Software Platform for Long-Term Care Facilities — Validation and Scaling of the Mobile eChart Healthcare Software Platform ...
The purpose of this research is to validate the eCharts digital health platform and examine its impact on […]

20 May, 2020 tagged SCSIF v1 / Caregiver Support / digital health / formal caregivers / long-term care / Seniors' Care Strategic Innovation Fund (SCSIF)

The Albert Project™: VR to Reduce Anxiety in Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia Requiring MRI Tests — The Albert Project™: VR to Reduce Anxiety in Long-Term Care ...
Virtual reality may help older adults with moderate and severe dementia stay still for magnetic resonance tests without needing sedation.

14 May, 2020 tagged I2P2 v2 / Caregiver Support / caregiver support / cognitive therapy / long-term care / quality of life / virtual reality / VR / Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2)

Deployment and Pilot of a Video-based Safety System for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias — Deployment and Pilot of a Video-based Safety System for Individuals ...
A video system enabled with artificial intelligence detects falls in residents’ rooms, allowing staff to create falls prevention strategies.

14 May, 2020 tagged I2P2 v2 / Caregiver Support / AI / Alzheimer’s disease / dementia / ER admissions / falls prevention / long-term care / Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2)

Intergenerational Music Therapy to Address Caregiver Burden in Long Term Care — Intergenerational Music Therapy to Address Caregiver Burden in Long Term ...
This project will build on pilot investigations by our team into the benefits of intergenerational music therapy on […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / intergenerational / long-term care / music / therapy / Spark

Zeitgeist: Utilizing Intergenerational Co-Design & Storytelling as a New Model for Therapeutic Recreation in Long Term Care Facilities — Zeitgeist: Utilizing Intergenerational Co-Design & Storytelling as a New Model ...
Social isolation, loneliness and cognitive decline are major concerns for seniors living in long term care facilities. To […]

12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive decline / intergenerational storytelling / loneliness / long-term care / social isolation / Zeitgeist / Spark

Video Series: Understanding the Process of Moving into Long-Term Care — Video Series: Understanding the Process of Moving into Long-Term Care
A video series helps with process of moving into long-term care

12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / dissemination / education / long-term care / seniors’ care / video / Spark