Theme: Caregiver Support

Virtual Counselling Helps Caregivers of People with Dementia — Virtual Counselling Helps Caregivers of People with Dementia
Can counselling services be delivered through video calling for caregivers and family members?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / e-health / healthcare delivery / Ontario Telemedicine Network / Spark

Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia — Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Who should be facilitating peer support groups for caregivers?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / cognitive impairment / peer support / specialized training / Spark

Dementia Communication Workshop for Nursing Students — Dementia Communication Workshop for Nursing Students
Point-of-care workers benefit from training on how to care for people living with dementia

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / dementia / long-term care / point-of-care workers / seniors’ care / specialized training / Spark

In-Home Activities Help People with Dementia Feel Happier — In-Home Activities Help People with Dementia Feel Happier
The Alzheimer Society tests a program delivering activities that can be done at home

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / cognitive impairment / dementia / meaningful activities / quality of life / recreation / Spark

In-Home Montessori Activities Beneficial for People with Dementia — In-Home Montessori Activities Beneficial for People with Dementia
Using the Montessori approach to promote aging in place

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / dementia / Montessori Approach / seniors’ care / social activity / specialized training / Spark

Multilingual App Improves Communication Between Residents and Staff — Multilingual App Improves Communication Between Residents and Staff
What do you do if you’re a long-term care resident who does not speak English? How do you understand healthcare team members?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / apps / Care Talk / long-term care / point-of-care worker / seniors’ care / Spark

Rural Support for Care Partners of People with Dementia — Rural Support for Care Partners of People with Dementia
The Alzheimer Society tested a peer support program for caregivers.

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / caregiver challenges / dementia / emergency services / peer support / recreation / social activity / well-being / Spark