Theme: Aging in Place

A woman and man talking — Bridging communication across generational, cultural, and language divides among Chinese-Canadians
This research project intends to support intergenerational communication by implementing inclusive programs that will address common themes and […]

20 Sep, 2021 tagged Spark-CU / V1 / Aging in Place / communication / culture / intergenerational / Spark

Older adult man looking out of the window — Community-Based Social Connectedness Program to Reduce Loneliness Among Older Adults
This project will use peer-reviewed research from experts in the geriatric field and reports on the lived experiences […]

20 Sep, 2021 tagged Spark-CU / V1 / Aging in Place / community living / loneliness / Spark

Two caretakers helping an older adult man with tablet — Combatting loneliness in older adults through a novel sensory stimulating ...
In Canada, up to 77% of bedridden older adults cannot see their loved ones’ faces when they are […]

20 Sep, 2021 tagged Spark-CU / V1 / Aging in Place / loneliness / long-term care / social isolation / Spark

Older adult woman eating with a dog beside her — PairingCare: Optimizing Dementia Homecare
This project is developing PairingCare, a novel dementia homecare platform through which persons living with dementia and their caregivers can connect […]

16 Sep, 2021 tagged Spark-ON v1 / Aging in Place / dementia / eldercare / homecare / Spark

A elderly woman with her arm around an elderly man — VRx@Home: Evaluating the Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy on ...
This project team is designing and rigorously evaluating the first Virtual Reality (VR) therapy program for people with […]

7 Jul, 2021 tagged Spark-ON v1 / Aging in Place / caregiver burden / therapy / virtual reality / Spark

Paramedics — Advancing Community Paramedicine Practice in Response to COVID-19
Already well situated in the community, paramedics work collaboratively with other community partners to help ensure patients receive […]

6 Jul, 2021 tagged Spark-ON v1 / Aging in Place / emergency / home care / paramedics / risk assessment / Spark

Two people looking at a cellphone — Remote Calendar Application Training for Older Adults with Memory Impairment
Memory difficulties are common in older adults and can be worsened by a variety of neurological conditions such […]

6 Jul, 2021 tagged Spark-ON / V1 / Aging in Place / independance / memory / memory aide / social connectedness

An Effective, Culturally Tailored Day Program for Seniors with Dementia
A day program tailored for seniors with dementia and their caregivers belonging to minority ethnic and cultural communities was well-received by participants.

26 Oct, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / caregiver stress / cultural minority / dementia / dementia day program / ethnic groups / support services / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

uCarenet: Marketplace Helps Families Find Trusted, Affordable Home Care
An online platform matches families and point-of-care workers together

28 May, 2020 tagged I2P2 v1 / Aging in Place / caregivers / CareMap / online platform / point-of-care workers / uCarenet / Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2)

Virtual Care – Responsive Behaviours
The aim of the MRI Neuroinformatics project is to develop standardized architecture to share neuroimaging data, essential health […]

21 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / MRI / Neuroinformatics / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)

HeartBeat Technologies
Software that can remotely monitor patients’ heart health.

20 May, 2020 tagged CICP v2 / Aging in Place / care management / Heart monitoring / remote patient monitoring / Canada-Israel Collaboration Program (CICP)

Language Apps to Reduce Caregiver Stress in Indigenous Peoples
Culturally safe technology acceptance and use.

20 May, 2020 tagged SOF v1 / Aging in Place / apps / co-researcher / culturally safe / dementia / First Nations / Indigenous / Knowledge Keepers / Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF)