Mindfulness Training for People with Cognitive ImpairmentThe Mindful Aging Program may help decrease stress in people with cognitive impairment. 23 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive impairment / meditation / Mindful Aging Program / seniors’ care / well-being / Spark
Lifelong Learning: Online Courses for Seniors Living at HomeActive Seniors is an online resource hub and platform offering interactive recreational courses. 20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive fitness / recreation / seniors’ care / The Perley Rideau Active Seniors / web-based tools / Spark
A New Approach for Reducing Medications in Long-Term Care ResidentsHow do point-of-care workers safely reduce medication use in long-term care? 20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / deprescribing / healthcare delivery / long-term care / MedSafer / polypharmacy / seniors’ care / Spark
Mindfulness for Caregivers of People with DementiaCan practicing mindfulness help caregivers? 20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregiver challenges / caregivers / dementia / mindfulness / peer support / quality of life / Spark
Stronger at Home: Volunteer-Led Exercise for Seniors with DementiaStronger at Home is an in-home exercise program to prevent falls and emergency room visits. 19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregivers / dementia / falls prevention / physically active / seniors’ care / Stronger at Home / Spark
An Evaluation of Two Caregiver Support Group ProgramsTwo support groups for spouses provide knowledge and coping skills. 19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregiver / caregiver challenges / dementia / seniors’ care / support groups / Spark
A Toolkit for Assessing Balance and MobilityThe Balance toolkit helps test balance and walking in seniors. 19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Falls Prevention / Balance toolkit / fall prevention / mobility / rehabilitation / seniors’ care / web-based tools / Spark
iGeriCare: Online Dementia Resources from a GeriatricianiGeriCare is an online education program for caregivers. 19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / dementia / iGeriCare / point-of-care worker / web-based tool / well-being / Spark
SOS! App: Improving the Detection of Health Issues in Frail ...The SOS Gamified App improves nurses’ knowledge about caring for frail seniors. 18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / app / emergency services / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / SOS Gamified App / specialized training / Spark
Dementia Talk AppDementia Talk allows caregivers to track and manage their loved ones’ behaviours and communicate with point-of-care workers. 18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / app / caregivers / dementia / Dementia Talk / seniors’ care / well-being / Spark
GeriMedRisk, a Scalable Geriatric Pharmacology Consultation Service to Prevent Adverse ...GeriMedRisk provides expert advice to point-of-care workers on medication being used by seniors. 18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / e-health / GeriMedRisk / long-term care / medications / Ontario Telemedicine Network / seniors’ care / Spark
The Fountain of Health Initiative Promotes Brain Health ActivitiesThe Fountain of Health helps users achieve brain health goals 18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / apps / cognitive fitness / cognitive impairment / Fountain of Health / web-based tools / well-being / Spark