Exploring the relationship between nocturnal bed occupancy, breathing, and cognitive ...This project will test and analyze a pressure-sensitive mat that will allow improved night-time bed monitoring of older […] 13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive decline / CPAP / nocturnal safety / sleep / Spark
Exploring the benefits of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy as a tool ...This project aims to implement a group-based therapy that will be offered to those with mild to moderate […] 13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive health / group-based therapy / self-management / Spark
Developing an at-home sensor system to detect social isolation and ...The primary aim of this project is to develop a clinically validated sensor system to assess changes in […] 13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / aging in place / Cognitive health / inpatient rehabilitation / social isolation / Spark
Desktop Driving Simulator For Cognitive Training & TestingTo prolong driver independence in the early stages of dementia, this project aims to develop a desktop-based driving […] 13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / cognitive fitness / driving simulator / Spark
Clinical data, Natural language pRocessing and eYe tracking for dementia ...This project is developing and testing a pragmatic, multimodal strategy for risk stratification of potential participants for clinical […] 13 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / artificial intelligence / dementia / Spark
Accelerating memory training for people with moderate to severe memory ...This project involves the development and testing of a mobile application that will help brain injured individuals and […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / aging at home / brain injuries / Cognitive health / Memory Link / Spark
ABLE-Music: Movement-Music Interactions to Engage Older Adults with Cognitive ImpairmentsThis project will develop and provide a music-and-movement experience (ABLE-Music) to promote social interaction and physical activity. As […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v4 / Cognitive Health / boredom / cognitive impairment / disruptive behaviour / social interaction / Spark
Zeitgeist: Utilizing Intergenerational Co-Design & Storytelling as a New Model ...Social isolation, loneliness and cognitive decline are major concerns for seniors living in long term care facilities. To […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / Cognitive decline / intergenerational storytelling / loneliness / long-term care / social isolation / Zeitgeist / Spark
Online Continuing Education Courses for SeniorsContinuing education courses delivered through video conferencing technology can promote quality of life and social connectivity among seniors. 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / continuing education / online lectures / social connection / video conferencing / Spark
Toward a “Clinic-in-a-Box”: An Inexpensive Integrated Toolkit for Assessing Balance, ...This toolkit, consisting of three accelerometers, a tablet computer and our app, forms the basis for a “clinic-in-a-box” […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / balance / clinic-in-a-box / cognition / mobility / toolkit / Spark
MY PLAN: Health Coaching Helps People with Dementia in Rural ...What is the issue? Patients living with dementia and their caregivers need more access to programs that help […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / health coach / lifestyle change / quality of life / self-care / well-being / Spark
Mind and Body: Cognitive Training to Support Physical Rehabilitation in ...Mind and Body explores how cognitive training can support the physical rehabilitation of aging Canadians. The project also […] 12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / cognitive training / rehabilitation / Spark