Theme: Caregiver Support

The New Graduate Nurse Support Group — The New Graduate Nurse Support Group
A program to support new graduate nurses’ transition from student to practicing nurse.

3 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / long-term care / peer support / point-of-care worker / professional development / Spark

Participatory Arts Course for Formal Caregivers of People with Dementia — Participatory Arts Course for Formal Caregivers of People with Dementia
An education-based arts course for caregivers.

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / arts / caregiver / coping / course / dementia / education / empathy / peer support / toolkit / Spark

It Takes a Village: An App for Caregivers to Access ...

Supporting caregivers in developing care-plans using an app.

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / app / caregiver support / coordination and navigation / dementia / iTAV / seniors’ care / Spark

Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in People Living With Dementia — Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in People Living ...
Will residents in long-term care benefit from using virtual reality programs?

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / caregiver support / long-term care / responsive behaviours / virtual reality / Spark

SpxTrm AI: Video Surveillance to Reduce Falls — SpxTrm AI: Video Surveillance to Reduce Falls
We tested a software to detect falls in a long-term care setting.

31 Dec, 2019 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / caregiver support / falls prevention / long-term care / patient safety / Spxtrm AI / Spark

The Glendon Repeatable Executive Attention Tests (GREAT) — The Glendon Repeatable Executive Attention Tests (GREAT)
New cognitive tests for English and French speaking Canadian seniors.

31 Dec, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / bilingual / detection / prognosis / seniors / Spark

Establishing an Elder Care Case Coordinator — Establishing an Elder Care Case Coordinator
A Case Coordinator position was established to facilitate the connection between the family physician, patient and care partner.

9 Dec, 2019 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / dementia / family physician / health care delivery / seniors’ care / Spark

iGeriCare: Online Dementia Resources from a Geriatrician — iGeriCare: Online Dementia Resources from a Geriatrician
iGeriCare 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 Seniors — 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

The Sleep Kit Helps People with Dementia Get More Sleep — The Sleep Kit Helps People with Dementia Get More Sleep
Is there a drug-free way for people living with dementia to get better sleep?

17 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregiver challenges / living with dementia / long-term care / relaxation / The Sleep Kit / well-being / Spark

Community Alert System Helps Locate Missing Individuals with Dementia — Community Alert System Helps Locate Missing Individuals with Dementia
How can people in a community help to find a missing senior?

11 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / apps / caregiver challenges / Community ASAP / dementia / getting lost / safety / Spark

Exercise and Social Program Helps Couples with Young-Onset Dementia — Exercise and Social Program Helps Couples with Young-Onset Dementia
This is a program for adults with young onset dementia and their spouses

11 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / exercise / peer support / social activity / young onset dementia / Spark