A Tool for Assessing and Managing Medication AdherenceHow can point-of-care workers make recommendations for medication use that meet the needs of seniors? 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Aging in Place / healthcare delivery / medications / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / Spark
The Second Heart Device Reduces Blood Pressure Drop on StandingHow 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
A Person-Centred Tool to Assess Dementia Risk in Older AdultsHow does the Person-Centred Risk Assessment Framework help point-of-care workers deliver better care? 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / dementia / healthcare delivery / Person-Centred Risk Assessment Framework / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / Spark
Multilingual App Improves Communication Between Residents and StaffWhat do you do if you’re a long-term care resident who does not speak English? How do you understand healthcare team members? 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / apps / Care Talk / long-term care / point-of-care worker / seniors’ care / Spark
Virtual Calm: Reducing Dementia Distress with Virtual Reality VideosCan 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
A Tool For Helping Long-Term Care Residents Avoid HospitalizationsPREVIEW-ED helps point-of-care workers identify the early signs of health decline in long-term care residents. 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / emergency transfers / healthcare delivery / long-term care / point-of-care workers / PREVIEW-ED / seniors’ care / Spark
A Coordinated Approach to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in People with ...The NeuroBehavioural Program provides specialized services to long-term care residents. 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / dementia / healthcare delivery / long-term care / NeuroBehavioural Program / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark
Cover and Comfort Wrap Provides Dignity During Personal CareHow do point-of-care workers ensure dignity and privacy during personal care routines? 5 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / Cover and Comfort Wrap / dementia / healthcare delivery / quality of life / responsive behaviours / seniors’ care / Spark
Infographics to Help Reduce Medication ErrorsInfographics help point-of-care workers avoid medication side effects. 5 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Care Coordination and Navigation / healthcare delivery / medications / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark
Preventing Emergency Room Visits by Identifying Dementia and DeliriumDoes PrEDICT help point-of-care workers identify delirium? 3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / ER Avoidance / apps / dementia / emergency services / PrEDICT / safety / seniors’ care / Spark
In-home Virtual Reality Slows Physical and Cognitive Decline in SeniorsWill 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