Keyword: social activity

Peer Support Groups Reduce Loneliness in Residential Care Homes — Peer Support Groups Reduce Loneliness in Residential Care Homes
Peer support groups in seniors’ care provide residents with meaningful connection and a sense of belonging.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Cognitive Health / Java Memory Care / Java Music Club / peer support / recreation / seniors’ care / social activity / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

MouvMat: An Interactive Game Mat Designed for Older Adults — MouvMat: An Interactive Game Mat Designed for Older Adults
What does a fun, interactive game for seniors look like?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Cognitive Health / exercise / gaming / long-term care / MouvMat / seniors’ care / social activity / Spark

Minds in Motion®: A Fitness and Social Activity — Minds in Motion®: A Fitness and Social Activity
Minds in Motion is a social program that uses physical activity and mental stimulation for people with dementia and their care partners.

18 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Cognitive Health / caregivers / dementia / Minds in Motion / physical activity / social activity / well-being / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

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

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

Rural Support for Care Partners of People with Dementia — Rural Support for Care Partners of People with Dementia
The Alzheimer Society tested a peer support program for caregivers.

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / caregiver challenges / dementia / emergency services / peer support / recreation / social activity / well-being / Spark