Program: Spark v1

Todd Tran stands amongst the team who tested the Program — Mindfulness Training for People with Cognitive Impairment
The Mindful Aging Program may help decrease stress in people with cognitive impairment.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive impairment / meditation / Mindful Aging Program / seniors’ care / well-being / Spark

Mandala making with Active Seniors — Lifelong Learning: Online Courses for Seniors Living at Home
Active Seniors is an online resource hub and platform offering interactive recreational courses.

20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive fitness / recreation / seniors’ care / The Perley Rideau Active Seniors / web-based tools / Spark

Medication portioned out into a dispenser. — A New Approach for Reducing Medications in Long-Term Care Residents
How do point-of-care workers safely reduce medication use in long-term care?

20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / deprescribing / healthcare delivery / long-term care / MedSafer / polypharmacy / seniors’ care / Spark

Deana Huntsbarger and the team who run the mindfulness program — Mindfulness for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Can practicing mindfulness help caregivers?

20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregiver challenges / caregivers / dementia / mindfulness / peer support / quality of life / Spark

Point-of-care worker helping senior stretch on a yoga mat in a home setting — Stronger at Home: Volunteer-Led Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
Stronger at Home is an in-home exercise program to prevent falls and emergency room visits.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregivers / dementia / falls prevention / physically active / seniors’ care / Stronger at Home / Spark

The project lead Renee Climans is standing next to artwork — An Evaluation of Two Caregiver Support Group Programs
Two support groups for spouses provide knowledge and coping skills.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregiver / caregiver challenges / dementia / seniors’ care / support groups / Spark

Point-of-care worker helps person in wheel chair perform leg movements. — A Toolkit for Assessing Balance and Mobility
The Balance toolkit helps test balance and walking in seniors.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Falls Prevention / Balance toolkit / fall prevention / mobility / rehabilitation / seniors’ care / web-based tools / Spark

Lesson modules from the iGeriCare app, with images and text. — 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 — 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

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

GeriMedRisk — GeriMedRisk, a Scalable Geriatric Pharmacology Consultation Service to Prevent Adverse ...
GeriMedRisk provides expert advice to point-of-care workers on medication being used by seniors.

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / e-health / GeriMedRisk / long-term care / medications / Ontario Telemedicine Network / seniors’ care / Spark

Fountain of Health — The Fountain of Health Initiative Promotes Brain Health Activities
The Fountain of Health helps users achieve brain health goals

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / apps / cognitive fitness / cognitive impairment / Fountain of Health / web-based tools / well-being / Spark