Theme: Aging in Place

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

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

Virtual Reality Helps People with Dementia and Cognitive Impairment — Virtual Reality Helps People with Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
Virtual reality is a safe and feasible recreation activity for seniors.

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / cognitive engagement / feasibility study / safety / seniors / simulation / virtual reality / Spark