Parent Program: Spark

Exploring the relationship between nocturnal bed occupancy, breathing, and cognitive decline using pressure sensitive mats — Exploring the relationship between nocturnal bed occupancy, breathing, and cognitive ...
This project will test and analyze a pressure-sensitive mat that will allow improved night-time bed monitoring of older […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive decline / CPAP / nocturnal safety / sleep / Spark

Exploring the benefits of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy as a tool for chronic disease self-management for Persons Living With Dementia — Exploring the benefits of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy as a tool ...
This project aims to implement a group-based therapy that will be offered to those with mild to moderate […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive health / group-based therapy / self-management / Spark

Development of a new technological solution to improve nocturnal supervision of persons with dementia in retirement home settings — Development of a new technological solution to improve nocturnal supervision ...
This project will deploy sensors and smart lighting to retirement home residents to reduce the risk of falling, […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Falls Prevention / falls reduction / nocturnal safety / smart lighting / Spark

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

Developing a response system for caregivers of persons with cognitive impairment using a home-based sensing and computing system — Developing a response system for caregivers of persons with cognitive ...
This project will create a system that can provide real-time notifications to caregivers of older adults with cognitive […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Caregiver Support / caregiver support / cognitive impairment / Spark

Developing a gamified assessment tool to estimate physical and cognitive decline in older adults living in nursing homes — Developing a gamified assessment tool to estimate physical and cognitive ...
MouvMat is an exergaming system that can promote daily physical activity and is designed for residents for use […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive decline / MouvMat / performance variables / Spark

Desktop Driving Simulator For Cognitive Training & Testing — Desktop Driving Simulator For Cognitive Training & Testing
To prolong driver independence in the early stages of dementia, this project aims to develop a desktop-based driving […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / cognitive fitness / driving simulator / Spark

Deprescribing Initiatives using Community Engagement and Education (DICEE) — Deprescribing Initiatives using Community Engagement and Education (DICEE)
This is a community-based project which aims to support and facilitate conversations between older adults, their caregivers, and […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Care Coordination and Navigation / independence / medication management / quality of life / Spark

Community-based respite care: Training caregivers and family to provide in-home care for Indigenous older adults living with dementia — Community-based respite care: Training caregivers and family to provide in-home ...
This project aims to develop a toolkit for caregivers of people living with dementia and their families to […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Care Coordination and Navigation / caregiver support / caregiver training / Indigenous culture / Spark

Community Partners in Action — Community Partners in Action
The community of Innisfail recognizes the importance of supporting people living with dementia to live well and age […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Aging in Place / aging in place / destigmatizing dementia / inclusivity / Spark

Community Greenhouse for Older Indigenous Adults: Supporting Cognitive Health — Community Greenhouse for Older Indigenous Adults: Supporting Cognitive Health
Guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers, this project aims to build a community greenhouse and garden that will […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Aging in Place / community greenhouse / elder-led / food security / social inclusion / Spark

Co-creating a Virtual Community Care Hub to Support Seniors Aging at Home — Co-creating a Virtual Community Care Hub to Support Seniors Aging ...
This project aims to build a virtual community health hub for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) that integrates […]

13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Aging in Place / age in place / Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities / NORCs / Spark