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  • Étude observationnelle
    En ligne & En personne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    Focus groups will discuss lived experiences making decisions about end of life nutrition care with residents living in long-term care to explore strengths or gaps in care that can be leveraged or addressed. Focus group discussions will be used to co-produce resources to support residents and family members with end of life nutrition care decision making (e.g., clinical pathways, decision-trees, patient and family education tools, etc).

    Critères d’éligibilité

    Vous devez :

    – avoir 18 ans ou plus au moment de l’entrevue;

    – être une personne proche aidante actuelle ou en deuil (deuil d’au moins trois mois) pour un·e résident·e d’un établissement de soins de longue durée en Saskatchewan;

    – savoir parler, lire et comprendre l’anglais;

    – vouloir et pouvoir utiliser Zoom;

    – avoir accès à une connexion Wi-Fi stable.

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En personne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    This research study examines how online search result accuracy affects people's evaluation of medical treatments, focusing on older adults with potential digital literacy challenges. Using eye-tracking, screen logging, think-aloud protocols, and interviews, the study explores how search accuracy influences judgment. The goal is to optimize trustworthy health websites and create user-friendly interfaces, enhancing health information literacy among older adults. By analyzing attention patterns, thought processes, and search result interactions, researchers aim to understand how older adults make health-related judgments online. This will inform development of search engines better suited for older adults seeking health information.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    Pour participer, vous devez

    - avoir au moins 60 ans;

    - savoir communiquer aisément en anglais;

    - savoir utiliser un ordinateur pour accomplir des tâches simples (utiliser une souris et un clavier).

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En personne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    This study will uncover how bilingualism supports healthy cognitive aging by examining the influence of different language experiences on the timing and location of brain network activity. We will examine the timing of brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG; i.e., recordings of electrical brain activity) and the location of brain activity using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; i.e., images of activity in different parts of the brain). Different language experience factors will additionally be explored. By measuring multiple factors (e.g., the age of second language learning, language proficiency) the effect(s) of different language experiences on the brain and cognition will become clearer.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    Pour participer, vous devez

    être bilingue (français et anglais) et avoir plus de 65 ans, et soit :

    - avoir un trouble cognitif léger;

    - avoir la maladie d’Alzheimer;

    - être une personne aînée en santé (sans trouble neurocognitif).

    Vous n’avez pas à maîtriser parfaitement l’anglais et le français pour participer; vous devez simplement avoir une certaine expérience des deux langues.

    Merci de penser à vous impliquer!

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En ligne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    In this study we aim to explore the motivations and impacts of disclosure a personal diagnosis of dementia or being a care partner on social media. The overall goal of the study is to develop an evidence-based resource to promote benefits of social media for the dementia community while minimizing its harms.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    - S’identifier comme une personne vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif.

    - S’identifier comme une personne proche aidante.

    - Avoir plus de 19 ans.

    - Avoir fait part de son diagnostic de trouble neurocognitif ou de son statut de personne proche aidante sur les réseaux sociaux.

    - Parler anglais.

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En personne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    Early detection of brain changes is crucial to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. This study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to record the brain's electrical signals during simple tasks, with the hope of validating a measure that can improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

    We are recruiting 150 individuals with mild memory issues and mild dementia at Baycrest in Toronto and Bruyère in Ottawa. In a separate study we are also recruiting older adults with no memory problems. The results of both studies together will help us determine if our new EEG measure can detect abnormal changes in brain health early on and if it can help predict future cognitive changes. We hope that this new test will be used in the clinic to identify individuals who may benefit the most from early treatment and interventions.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    – avoir entre 60 et 85 ans;

    – avoir un diagnostic de trouble cognitif léger amnésique ou de trouble neurocognitif léger dû à la maladie d’Alzheimer;

    – avoir une vision normale (avec des aides visuelles, si nécessaire) et ne pas avoir d’autres problèmes de santé graves;

    – parler anglais.

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En ligne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    CAN-PROTECT is a Canada-wide online study recruiting participants and caregivers of persons with dementia to explore how lifestyle, background, and caretaking factors affect our health, quality of life, cognition, behaviour, and function as we age. CAN-PROTECT data will be analyzed and jointly published by the University of Calgary in partnership with the University of Exeter.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    - Age 18 years or older

    - Reside in Canada

    - Have access to a computer/touchscreen device

    - Can provide informed consent

    - Do not have a diagnosis of dementia

    - Additionally, we are enrolling participants who have previously or currently care for persons with dementia for caregiver-specific assessments

    - Ability to speak English

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  • Essai clinique
    En personne & en ligne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    The Nighttime Insomnia Treatment and Education for Canadians with Alzheimer’s Disease (NITE-CAD) team is lifestyle intervention program to support care partners in helping improve sleep in people living with dementia. This program is based on an American program that has been modified to meet the needs of Canadians. The NITE-CAD program takes place over 6-weeks and consists of 1) education and goal setting, 2) self-directed physical activity, and 3) bright light exposure. This study is to help ensure the NITE-CAD program is feasible for future offerings.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    • Care partner to someone living with dementia with sleep difficulties

    • Are living with dementia experiencing sleep difficulties, with a live-in care partner who is interested in participating

    • Able to speak and understand English

    • Have access to the internet and a computer with a camera and microphone

    • Able to participate in an exercise program

    • Sufficient cognitive function to follow two-step commands.

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En ligne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    This study aims to understand the needs and experiences of caregivers in managing medications for people living with dementia (PLWD) to enhance future resources. In stage one, caregivers of PLWD will be interviewed to gain insights into their needs and preferences for resources. In stage two, healthcare providers from various backgrounds and settings will be interviewed to understand how they support medication management for PLWD.

    By understanding caregivers' experiences and needs in medication management, this study strives to contribute to the development of improved resources for caregivers. Ultimately, improving medication management practices has the potential to enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for both PLWD and their caregivers. By empowering caregivers with effective tools and resources, we contribute not only to the well-being of individual caregivers and care recipients but also to the broader societal goal of fostering a supportive and sustainable healthcare system for those affected by dementia.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    You are eligible to participate if you are:

    - An caregiver who provides informal, unpaid care to a friend or family member diagnosed with any form of dementia

    - English speaking

    - Live in Ontario as their primary residence

    - Support in medication management activities weekly for at least 2 months. Examples of medication management activities include but are not limited to obtaining medications from the pharmacy, preparing and administering medications, and monitoring for side effects

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  • Étude observationnelle
    En ligne

    De quoi consiste cette étude ?

    This study aims to explore how the website, the Driving and Dementia Roadmap (DDR), is experienced by and impacts how people with dementia and family/friend carers manage the driving cessation process. Participants will be asked to use the DDR for 2-6 weeks, record their thoughts in a diary and take part in an interview or focus group.

    Critères d’éligibilité

    - Are a person living with dementia who is still driving or has stopped driving within the past 2 years

    - Are family member or friend who is caring for or providing support to a person with dementia who is still driving or has stopped driving within the past two years

    - Are a healthcare provider who cares for people living with dementia

    - Ability to speak English

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