Program: Spark v1

Play Intervention for Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource — Play Intervention for Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource
How does the Play Intervention for Dementia help caregivers?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / dementia / Play Intervention for Dementia / recreation / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark

LASERWALK: Improving Mobility and Preventing Falls with Visual Cues — LASERWALK: Improving Mobility and Preventing Falls with Visual Cues
Does the LASERWALK help seniors walk more safely?

10 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Falls Prevention / fall prevention / LASERWALK / Parkinson’s Disease / physically active / seniors’ care / Spark

Reducing Multiple Medications to Improve Dementia Symptoms — Reducing Multiple Medications to Improve Dementia Symptoms
How 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

Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment — Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment
This 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

Toronto HEARS: A Community Hearing Program for At-Risk Seniors — Toronto HEARS: A Community Hearing Program for At-Risk Seniors
The 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

A Person-Centred Tool to Assess Dementia Risk in Older Adults — A Person-Centred Tool to Assess Dementia Risk in Older Adults
How 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

Virtual Calm: Reducing Dementia Distress with Virtual Reality Videos — Virtual Calm: Reducing Dementia Distress with Virtual Reality Videos
Can virtual reality products provide a relaxing activity for people living with dementia?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / dementia / gaming / seniors’ care / virtual reality / Spark

A Tool For Helping Long-Term Care Residents Avoid Hospitalizations — A Tool For Helping Long-Term Care Residents Avoid Hospitalizations
PREVIEW-ED helps point-of-care workers identify the early signs of health decline in long-term care residents.

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / emergency transfers / healthcare delivery / long-term care / point-of-care workers / PREVIEW-ED / seniors’ care / Spark

A Coordinated Approach to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in People with Dementia — A Coordinated Approach to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in People with ...
The NeuroBehavioural Program provides specialized services to long-term care residents.

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / dementia / healthcare delivery / long-term care / NeuroBehavioural Program / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark

Cover and Comfort Wrap Provides Dignity During Personal Care — Cover and Comfort Wrap Provides Dignity During Personal Care
How do point-of-care workers ensure dignity and privacy during personal care routines?

5 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / Cover and Comfort Wrap / dementia / healthcare delivery / quality of life / responsive behaviours / seniors’ care / Spark

Preventing Emergency Room Visits by Identifying Dementia and Delirium — Preventing Emergency Room Visits by Identifying Dementia and Delirium
Does PrEDICT help point-of-care workers identify delirium?

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / ER Avoidance / apps / dementia / emergency services / PrEDICT / safety / seniors’ care / Spark

In-home Virtual Reality Slows Physical and Cognitive Decline in Seniors — In-home Virtual Reality Slows Physical and Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Will seniors with cognitive impairment use virtual reality at home?

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / cognitive impairment / exercise / gaming / seniors’ care / virtual reality / Spark