Theme: Aging in Place

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)

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)

Dementia Talk App — Dementia Talk App
Dementia 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

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

A New Dementia Assessment Tool for Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics — A New Dementia Assessment Tool for Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
Is there a tool that can help nurse practitioners better identify the care needs of people living with dementia?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Aging in Place / Comprehensive Dementia Assessment Tool / dementia / healthcare delivery / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

Dementia-Inclusive Retirement Communities — Dementia-Inclusive Retirement Communities
How do we remove the stigma of living with a dementia diagnosis?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Aging in Place / e-learning / guidelines / living with dementia / retirement communities / specialized training / stigma / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

A Primary Care Approach for Advance Care Planning in Dementia Care — A Primary Care Approach for Advance Care Planning in Dementia ...
How does the Advance Care Planning tool help point-of-care workers plan for care?

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Aging in Place / Advance Care Planning Framework / caregivers / dementia / healthcare delivery / point-of-care workers / 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 Tool for Assessing and Managing Medication Adherence — A Tool for Assessing and Managing Medication Adherence
How 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 Standing — The Second Heart Device Reduces Blood Pressure Drop on Standing
How 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

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