Reducing Multiple Medications to Improve Dementia SymptomsHow can seniors’ care be improved using the Integrated Care Pathway? 10 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Falls Prevention / dementia / deprescribing / Integrated Care Pathway / medications / point-of-care workers / responsive behaviours / Spark
Virtual Counselling Helps Caregivers of People with DementiaCan counselling services be delivered through video calling for caregivers and family members? 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / e-health / healthcare delivery / Ontario Telemedicine Network / Spark
Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with DementiaWho 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 ImpairmentThis 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
Dementia Communication Workshop for Nursing StudentsPoint-of-care workers benefit from training on how to care for people living with dementia 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / dementia / long-term care / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark
Toronto HEARS: A Community Hearing Program for At-Risk SeniorsThe Toronto HEARS program provides hearing tests and education to help seniors communicate. 9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / communication / healthcare delivery / healthcare disparities / hearing-related technology / seniors’ care / Spark
In-Home Activities Help People with Dementia Feel HappierThe 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
In-Home Montessori Activities Beneficial for People with DementiaUsing 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
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