A5077274151- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Cultural Industries and Urban Development
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
University of Waterloo
2021-2023
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the well-being and social connectedness of older adults. In an era physical distancing, adults' connections are changing. While digital leisure spaces often described enhance connections, little is written about adults in time distancing. We completed 20 in-depth interviews with Canadians (average age 77) during initial wave (Spring 2020). This paper draws critical tenets Age Studies, as resistance, understanding divide reflect...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults worldwide have increasingly received health care virtually, and organizations professional bodies indicated that virtual is "here stay." As are highest users of system, implementation can a significant impact on them may pose need for additional support.
Abstract COVID-19 has disproportionally impacted older adults, and highlighted many issues, including extreme deficiencies in Canadian long-term care homes gaps home community services for adults. In recent years, there been a push towards better patient family engagement health system research, with the onset of pandemic, engaging adults research policy planning is more important than ever. this article, we describe Seniors Helping as Research Partners (SHARP) approach to an example how...
Background 
 Paramedics respond to a significant number of non-emergency calls generated by older adults each year. routinely assess and screen determine risk level need for additional follow-up. This project implemented the interRAI ED Screener into routine care whether screener resulting Assessment Urgency Algorithm (AUA) score is useful in predicting adverse outcomes.
 Methods We conducted population-based retrospective study using administrative health data patients aged 65+...
Patient and caregiver engagement is critical, often compromised, at points of transition between care settings, which are more common, challenging, for patients with complex medical problems. The consequences poor transitions well-documented, both caregivers, the healthcare system. With an ageing population, there greater need to focus on experiences older adults, who medically complex, likely require from multiple providers across settings. overall goal this study understand what factors...
Abstract Background There will be an estimated 1 million people living with dementia (PLWD) in Canada 2031, a further 613,500 Canadians thrust into the role of caregiver to support them. These unpaid caregivers, who tend spouses or adult children, shoulder significant physical, mental, emotional, and financial burdens while caring for their loved ones. Yet there is almost no information available nationally on caregivers needs Method The First Link® program by Alzheimer Society offers...
Abstract Background In Canada, the Alzheimer Society’s First Link program connects people living with dementia and their caregivers to information, supports services they need as early possible throughout progression of condition. As part an ongoing national evaluation, Society Canada has conducted a survey provide evidence impact across Canada. Method Electronic surveys were distributed caregiver clients by six Provincial Societies (AB, MB, NB, NS, PEI, SK) one regional (Toronto, ON). The...
People living with dementia (PLWD) often need many different health and social services throughout their journey, navigating accessing these can be challenging due to a lack of integration in care. PLWD rely on caregivers, usually family members, help them navigate the system access care they need. The importance better co-ordination health, community, residential has been highlighted World Health Organization’s (WHO) global action plan public response Canada’s National Dementia Strategy,...
Upon arrival to Canada, government assisted refugees typically can access settlement services and universally funded health care; care may be delivered through refugee clinics, which are meant offer temporary until patients stable able transition a permanent primary practice (PCP). In Southern Ontario, we evaluated the development implementation of an integrated team (ICT-Refugee) that supports receiving clinics in this transition. 
 Several service organizations partnered with local...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults across globe have increasingly received health care virtually; and organizations professional bodies indicated that virtual is “here stay.” </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This research aimed understand adults’ perspectives experiences of during pandemic. <title>METHODS</title> As part a larger study on technology use we conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 diverse Canadians (mean age 79 years) at two...
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted persons experiencing homelessness in Canada, who are at an increased risk of infection and severe outcomes. In response to the pandemic, several regions have adopted programmes that aim address intersecting nature health social challenges faced by facing homelessness. These during pandemic may contribute broader impacts beyond limiting transmission, but processes involved developing implementing these types their sustainability after unknown. Our...
In Canada, the Alzheimer Society's First Link® program connects people living with dementia and their caregivers to information, supports services they need as early possible throughout progression of disease. Since its launch in 2002, has been implemented all provincial societies across Canada. We have developed a national evaluation framework guide Society gather data assess Link's® impact on health system. This work conducted active engagement consultation Society, persons other system...