Keyword: social isolation

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

Effect of a Proactive Social Robot for Older Adults in Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation — Effect of a Proactive Social Robot for Older Adults in ...
ElliQ is a social robot that aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults by providing […]

14 May, 2020 tagged I2P2 v2 / Aging in Place / ElliQ / loneliness / social isolation / social robots / Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2)

Coach Cabi: A Chatbot Companion for Older Adults — Coach Cabi: A Chatbot Companion for Older Adults
A digital chatbot to reduce social isolation, loneliness, and depression in older adults.

14 May, 2020 tagged I2P2 v2 / Cognitive Health / AI / chatbot / depression / digital health / loneliness / social isolation / Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2)

Developing an at-home sensor system to detect social isolation and functional decline in high-risk older adults in the community — Developing an at-home sensor system to detect social isolation and ...
The primary aim of this project is to develop a clinically validated sensor system to assess changes in […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / aging in place / Cognitive health / inpatient rehabilitation / social isolation / 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

Reconnecting: Technology-Aided Maintenance of Cognitive Function and Social Ties — Reconnecting: Technology-Aided Maintenance of Cognitive Function and Social Ties
GENIE is a communication platform for residents in long-term care

12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / Cognitive decline / family caregivers / GENIE / isolation / loneliness / long-term care / seniors / social isolation / Spark

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: Connecting Isolated Seniors by Phone — Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: Connecting Isolated Seniors by Phone
A low-tech solution to social isolation.

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / seniors / service delivery / social isolation / telephone / well-being / Spark