Program: SOF v1

TELUS User Needs Assessment — TELUS User Needs Assessment
This project seeks to better understand the needs of the elderly who are living independently with one or […]

20 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / aging in place / chronic disease / independence / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

SOS Checklist App — SOS Checklist App
The SOS Checklist digitizes the Sensory Observation System to allow care providers to gain meaningful insight into a […]

20 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / ER Avoidance / er avoidance / frailty / health status / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Clinical Validation of the Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment for Identifying Older Adults at Risk of Dementia — Clinical Validation of the Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment for Identifying ...
Cogniciti’s online brain health assessment can help adults over the age of 40 determine whether the symptoms of […]

14 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Cognitive Health / brain health assessment / Cogniciti / diagnosis / memory loss / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Telemedicine Support for Managing Residents’ Responsive Behaviour — Telemedicine Support for Managing Residents’ Responsive Behaviour
The Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team delivered services using the Ontario Telemedicine Network.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / dementia / long-term care / Ontario Telemedicine Network / OTN / point-of-care worker / seniors’ care / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

A New Approach for Including Palliative Care in Long-Term Care Homes — A New Approach for Including Palliative Care in Long-Term Care ...
Point-of-care workers trialed the Ontario Telemedicine Network to deliver palliative care services.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / assessment / long-term care / Ontario Telemedicine Network / OTN / palliative care / telemedicine / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Virtual Care for Frail Seniors at Home — Virtual Care for Frail Seniors at Home
The Integrated Community Care Team delivers specialized care through virtual care.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / community / older adults / Ontario Telemedicine Network / OTN / seniors’ care / telemedicine / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Virtual Reality Simulation to Increase Caregiver Empathy — Virtual Reality Simulation to Increase Caregiver Empathy
Using virtual reality as a tool for caregivers of people living with dementia.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / caregiver challenges / caregivers / dementia / virtual reality / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Online Memory and Aging Program — Online Memory and Aging Program
The Memory and Aging Program is an in-person and online education program at Baycrest.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive fitness / e-learning / memory / Memory and Aging Program / seniors / web-based tools / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

Virtual Psychiatric Care — Virtual Psychiatric Care
Can mental health services for seniors’ be delivered through telemedicine?

20 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / healthcare delivery / mental health / Ontario Telemedicine Network / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

High-Tech Insoles and an App for Reducing Falls — High-Tech Insoles and an App for Reducing Falls
Do high-tech insoles help seniors with mobility issues avoid falling?

20 Sep, 2019 tagged SOF v1 / Falls Prevention / apps / fall prevention / physical activity / safety / seniors’ care / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)