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  • Observational Study
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    What Matters: Family Caregivers’ Priorities for Healthcare Decisions at End of Life

    What is this Study about?

    We are conducting this research to learn more about family caregivers experiences and values when it comes to making care-related decisions on behalf someone with dementia at the end of life. We hope that by understanding diversity in experiences and values, we can contribute to the development of resources to support discussions with families preparing for the end of life. Results will be summarized in a Ph.D. dissertation. Additionally, results will be shared at a research conference, and maybe at one or more conferences or webinars for healthcare researchers or employees. Finally, results may be published in a journal article.

    Eligibility Criteria

    over 18 years old

    were involved in decision making for a family member or friend who died with dementia in Saskatchewan

    your family member or friend died least 3 months ago

    are comfortable speaking about your experience with your family members end of life

    can read large print statements written in English

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  • Observational Study
    In person and online

    Exploring the perspectives of older adults living with dementia, their engagement in physical activities

    What is this Study about?

    This research aims to explore the perspectives of older adults living with dementia, providing a nuanced understanding of their experiences and challenges. Second, it seeks to investigate the role of physical activities in their lives, examining how engagement in such activities influences their cognitive function and mental well-being. Finally, this research aims to inform interventions and policies that can support older adults in maintaining their cognitive health and overall well-being.


    The data will be used for the researcher’s master’s thesis, and for publishing peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed articles, conference presentations, webinars, and presentations for professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria

    1.You are eligible to participate if you are a member of the Minds in Motion program.
    2.You are eligible to participate if you age 65 and above.
    3.You are eligible to participate if you are diagnosed with mild-to-moderate dementia.
    4.You are eligible to participate if you actively engaged in some form of physical activity in addition to minds in motion physical activities (e.g. swimming, nature walks, aerobics, chair exercises).
    5. You are eligible to participate if you can give informed consent.

    Recruitment End Date

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