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  • Observational Study
    In person & Online

    Rethinking Dementia Care in Hospitals: Addressing Stigma for Better Outcomes

    What is this Study about?

    This study explores the hospital experiences of people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on how hospital and emergency department processes and interactions, often influenced by dementia stigma, influence care quality and outcomes. Insights gathered through interviews will identify barriers and opportunities to improve hospital care for this population. Findings will be used to develop recommendations that promote more responsive, inclusive, and compassionate hospital practices for people living with dementia and their care partners.

    Eligibility Criteria

    -Live with dementia or are a care partner of someone living with dementia

    -Have experience receiving care in a hospital or emergency department in Canada

    -Are comfortable participating in a one-hour interview (in English or French)

    -Can provide informed consent, proxy consent, or assent

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  • Observational Study
    In person and online

    The adoption of a mobile application to Support care partners of persons living with dementia

    What is this Study about?

    This study aims to evaluate the acceptance and usability of the GuardIO Family Care app, a mobile application designed to support community safety for individuals living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners. The study also aims to analyze mobility patterns collected from the app to explore how mobility data can contribute to the early detection of cognitive impairment. The findings will help improve app design, inform care strategies, and support early intervention efforts for individuals living with dementia or MCI.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you:

    Are 18 years of age or older

    Are living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, or are a care partner of someone with MCI or dementia

    Are able to use a smartphone or tablet with the GuardIO app

    Are willing to participate in the study activities, including using the app, completing questionnaires, and attending an optional focus group

    Can understand and communicate in English (or another supported language, if applicable)

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  • Observational Study
    Online

    Exploring the Role of OHTs caring for Individuals living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

    What is this Study about?

    By understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in dementia care within Ontario health teams, we aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia in Ontario.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you or your loved one is living with dementia and would like to share your experience so that we can act to improve the quality of care for individuals living with dementia in Ontario.

    Age criteria: 50+

     

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