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Aging well in a digital world: developing inclusive community-based technology programs for the mental wellbeing of older adults
2024-08-21
Author: Riadi, Indira
Exploring African older immigrants' social connectedness in a digital age in Canada
2024-05-21
Author: Adedeji, Isaac Akinkunmi
Investigating the perceptions of the socio-spatial context of walkability among immigrant older adults: A literature review and a pilot study on Iranian and Canadian older adults in Metro Vancouver
2023-10-20
Author: Rikhtehgaran, Farinaz
Grief and bereavement support for staff in long-term care homes: A scoping review
2023-09-25
Author: Randa-Beaulieu, Caralyn
Person-centered care and residents' mealtime experience in long-term care homes: A review of the literature
2023-08-24
Author: Sharmin, Sadia
"You don't have to be related to be family": An intergenerational program in Metro Vancouver
2023-08-08
Author: Patille, Rachelle
The role of assistive devices and technologies in residents' quality of life and staff care practices in long-term care facilities: A narrative synthesis of the literature
2022-09-16
Author: Murray, Kaitlin
Psychosocial factors impacting rural oldest-old adults' quality of life while aging in place
2022-01-19
Author: Elkes, Shelby
Exercise and psychological stress in older adult populations: A systematic review
2021-10-22
Author: Churchill, Ryan
'Till long-term care do we part': Exploring the impacts of separating married couples on couplehood and well-being
2021-07-30
Author: Grasso, Lindsay
Help-seeking behaviors among older adults and minority ethnic sub-groups: A scoping review
2021-07-20
Author: Teo, Kelly
Social connectedness of older adults living in affordable rental housing
2021-07-14
Author: Qureshi, Muhammad
Environmental supports for aging in place at the home and community levels
2021-06-09
Author: Lemme, Holly
Exploring health care and personal care decision-making under representation agreements: The lived experience of 'representatives' of older adults with dementia
2021-04-13
Author: Haig, Alexis
I belong to Canada: The role of Neighbourhood House for the mental health of older visible minority immigrants
2020-12-10
Author: Salgado, Glaucia
Ethical issues in the use of surveillance cameras to support ageing in place
2020-11-17
Author: Kan, Tsz Long Jowie
Intergenerational perceptions of family care: Examining non-dyadic baby boomers and adult children of boomers
2020-09-18
Author: Lonsdale, Emily
Understanding transitions from hospital to shelter/housing: Perspectives of people with lived experience of homelessness
2020-08-26
Author: Humphries, Joseph
A critical analysis of continuing care systems, integrated care strategies, and policies: Assessing the success of Canada, Denmark, and Australia
2020-08-18
Author: Kadowaki, Laura
relational practice in long term care
2020-08-17
Author: Karim, Hanif
Mental health and perceived loneliness among widowed older adults: Exploring the effects of gender and social support
2019-12-16
Author: Nath, Bonita
Characteristics of wisdom in older adults: A review of the literature
2019-07-08
Author: Miller, LaDonna
Community-based Transportation and Outdoor Mobility for Older Adults: A Literature Synthesis and Case Study
2019-06
Author: Sara, Andrea M.
Mobility scooter use for community access: An exploration of individual and environmental factors on use and safety
2018-10-12
Author: Kleinschroth, Lorraine
Exploring facilitators and barriers of the neighbourhood built environment for people living with early-stage dementia
2018-09-24
Author: Malvern, Riley
Double and triple duty caregiving and its effect on personal health and wellbeing: a pilot project and sample funding proposal
2018-08-23
Author: Campbell, Mhairi
An exploration of pathways, motivations, and experiences among older Jewish volunteers in Vancouver
2018-08-14
Author: O'Dea, Eireann
The aching backbone: perceptions and experiences of care aides in long term residential care
2018-06-06
Author: Booi, Laura
Exploring the motivations and experiences of middle and older aged adult rock climbers: SSHRC grant funding proposal
2018-05-14
Author: LeBlanc, Michelle Paula
A reformulation and assessment of the Global AgeWatch Index: Inclusion of a gender-based domain
2018-02-27
Author: Atoyebi, Oladele Ademola
Stories of resident-to-resident aggression: Fears and experiences in long-term residential care
2018-02-26
Author: Beaton, Marie Denise
The Role of the Socio-Physical Environment on Aging in Place for Older Adults in Cohousing and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
2017-08-23
Author: Bigonnesse, Catherine
Model development and exploration into the driving decisions of older adults
2017-02-23
Author: Caragata, Glenyth Elaine
The Influence of Group Music Therapy on Residents with Dementia in a Special Care Unit
2016-12-05
Author: Bourdages, Madeleine Gisele
A Process Evaluation Framework for a Long-Term Care Garden Program
2016-11-23
Author: Willson, Brittany Nicole
The psychosocial aspects of older adults’ decision making process in the adoption of home modifications: Development of a research proposal for grant funding
2016-07-27
Author: Cowie, Heather Christine
How Family-Friendly Are Workplace Policies? A Critical Synthesis of the Literature
2016-07-26
Author: Tuepah, Taylor
“Can I reach the tissue box?”: A literature synthesis on the role of location and interior built environment in independent grocery shopping by older adults
2016-04-22
Author: Baiton, Valerie Jo
The impact of outdoor environments on health and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities: A review of the literature
2015-12-09
Author: Astles, Brooke Lindsay
Exploring person-centered care and mealtimes for residents with dementia in specialized care units
2015-12-08
Author: Wu, Sarah Ann
Exploring physical and social environmental barriers and facilitators that affect older adults' fear of falling: A sample funding proposal
2015-08-11
Author: Lorenzen-Ewing, Tasha Beth
Examining the health behaviours of older spousal caregivers: gender and the healthy caregiver effect
2015-06-16
Author: Badger, Melissa Lee
Social and recreational activities in assisted living: tenant participation and quality of life
2015-01-21
Author: Stott-Eveneshen, Sarah Megan
Exploring the Role of Environments of Adult Day Programs on the Well Being of Older Adults With Dementia
2014-09-29
Author: Franko, Joanne Beverly
Opportunities and Challenges of Innovative Housing and/or Support Service Models in fostering Aging in Place for Older Adults: A Critical Review
2014-08-26
Author: Shum, Julie Chiu Yu
Canadian Policy and Aging in Place: The Importance of Assistive Technology and Information and Communication Technology
2014-04-25
Author: Waldoch, Catherine Ashley
A conceptual and theoretical analysis of resilience in the context of aging with multiple morbidities
2014-04-23
Author: Coatta, Katherine Leith
Physical Activity and Health Outcomes: A Systematic and Methodological Review
2014-04-22
Author: Sundar, Monita Rajnish
Development and Validation of a Scale for Measuring Spousal End-of-Life Communication
2014-04-16
Author: Polchenko, Nataliya
Investigating the Feasibility of Smartphone Applications as a Support for Older Adults with Mild Impairments in Cognition
2014-03-28
Author: Blackman, Stephanie Lynn