Research Projects

Barriers and facilitators for implementing safety flooring for injury prevention in long-term care

This project gathered feedback from a range of stakeholder groups regarding safety flooring, and potential barriers and facilitators for implementing this technology within care…Read More

Better Targeting, Better outcomes for frail Elderly patients

Better tArgeting, Better outcomes for Frail Elderly Patients (BABEL): Everyone ages differently. Many older adults remain independent while others experience more health issues. It…Read More

Beyond Dementia Prevention: Understanding Impact and Knowledge Gaps Related to Lifestyle Interventions for People With Dementia

The number of people in Canada living with dementia is expected to exceed 1.5 million by 2050. Therapeutic strategies to improve the independence and…Read More

Building on the Mealtimes pillar of LIMT: Studying effectiveness of blue plates

This Building on the Mealtimes pillar of LIMT: Studying effectiveness of blue plates research project was focused on evaluating dining improvements being implemented by…Read More

Comprehensive Approach to Dementia Data Monitoring in Canada

The Comprehensive Approach to Dementia Data Monitoring in Canada (CADDM) research project aims to enhance and expand national dementia data collection and monitoring in…Read More

COVID in Long-Term Care Study

The majority of COVID-19-related deaths in Canada have occurred in senior living homes. The COVID in Long-Term Care Study aims to understand how immune…Read More

COVID-19-Related Stress, Moral Injury and Minority Stress in Healthcare Workers and Public Safety Personnel in Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented circumstances for healthcare providers, leading to an increased need for mental health prevention, early intervention, and clinical supports…Read More

CreateMore: Examining application of arts and creativity in everyday care activities as a health promotion and mental health recovery strategy for staff in long-term care

Music is an incredibly powerful artform, with the potential to improve all domains of well-being. Create More Concerts: Feasibility Pilot is a research project…Read More

Culturally inclusive meal-planning in long-term care

The older adult population in Canada is growing faster and becoming more diverse than previous generations. Immigration is the driving force behind this change…Read More

Data Governance in Retirement Communities

The Data Governance in Retirement Communities research project aims to provide a data governance framework and guidelines to service and technology providers to support…Read More

Dementia Resources for Eating, Activity and Meaningful Inclusion

The Dementia Resources for Eating, Activity and Meaningful Inclusion (DREAM) research project started in 2020 with a vision to improve the number, quality, and…Read More

Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise

Research shows that people living with dementia can experience improvements in cognition, physical fitness, and functional independence with exercise. However, they also experience many…Read More

Developing a suite of virtual reality ExerGames to support residents in long-term care and retirement living

Exercise is increasingly recognized as an effective preventative and therapeutic strategy for dementia. Aerobic and strength training improve balance, mobility, falls risk, and daily…Read More

Development of the Primary Care Provider Quality Score in Long-term care

Medical care in long-term care (LTC) homes requires a team of competent care providers to manage frail, vulnerable elders. Presently, there are no quality…Read More

Digital Storytelling with Older Adults using 3D Virtual Exhibits

Everyone has a story to tell and it’s important those stories continue on after a family member has passed.

The Digital Storytelling with Older…Read More

Dining in long-term care and assisted living: Stakeholder perspectives

Meals and dining in long-term care and retirement homes are important for resident quality of life. Residents look forward to eating in a dining…Read More

Experiences of recreation team members during COVID-19

The roles for many recreation teams in long-term care and retirement settings changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. With recreation team members being called upon…Read More

Exploring end-of-life nutrition care for residents of long-term care: A retrospective chart review

This study explores the intersection of nutrition care and end-of-life decline among long-term care residents. Challenges with eating and nutrition can cause stress for…Read More

Exploring the efficacy of portable lift-assist devices relative to large mechanical lifts to lift fallen residents

The purpose of this project is to determine if emerging portable lift-assist technologies provide a viable solution to address care partners concerns and limitations…Read More

Finding the optimal resistance training intensity for your bones: A randomized controlled trial

The Finding optimal resistance training intensity for your bones: A randomized controlled trial (FORTIFY Bones) research project examines whether strength training can increase bone…Read More