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View article: Reimagining Caregiving Roles and Challenging Gender Norms: A Husband’s Experience with Caring for Wife Living with Dementia
Reimagining Caregiving Roles and Challenging Gender Norms: A Husband’s Experience with Caring for Wife Living with Dementia Open
Spousal care is a prominent support for persons living with dementia, yet the experiences of men who provide spousal care are understudied. This research explored the experiences of husbands caring for wives with progressive dementia in a …
View article: Using a Trauma-Informed Care Approach to Understand Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Accessing Formal Supports in Dementia Care
Using a Trauma-Informed Care Approach to Understand Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Accessing Formal Supports in Dementia Care Open
Family caregivers provide essential care and support for individuals living with dementia, yet their contributions and needs are often unrecognized within formal health care systems. Over time, this marginalization can contribute to long-t…
View article: Quality improvement collaborative approach to COVID-19 pandemic preparedness in long-term care homes: a mixed-methods implementation study
Quality improvement collaborative approach to COVID-19 pandemic preparedness in long-term care homes: a mixed-methods implementation study Open
Background The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care (LTC) homes underscores the importance of effective pandemic preparedness and response. This mixed-methods, implementation science study investigated how a virtua…
View article: The Golden Ticket: Gaining In-Person Access to Relatives in Long-Term Care Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Golden Ticket: Gaining In-Person Access to Relatives in Long-Term Care Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Context: Governments made emergency declarations to restrict the presence of family carers in long-term care homes (LTCHs) as part of infection control measures during the pandemic. Within Canada, two visitor statuses were created: ‘essent…
View article: EXPLORING THE EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA: A LONGITUDINAL DIARY STUDY
EXPLORING THE EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA: A LONGITUDINAL DIARY STUDY Open
People living with dementia rely largely on the support of unpaid family caregivers to remain living at home in the community. The strain created by this dependence is evidenced by high rates of distress among caregivers of people living w…
View article: Worsened Ability to Engage in Social and Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Older Adults’ Mental Health: Longitudinal Analysis From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Worsened Ability to Engage in Social and Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Older Adults’ Mental Health: Longitudinal Analysis From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Background and Objectives Restrictions implemented to mitigate the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected older adults’ ability to engage in social and physical activities. We examined mental health outcomes of older …
View article: Factors contributing to the mental wellbeing of community-dwelling older adults: A qualitative study from the Vancouver West End
Factors contributing to the mental wellbeing of community-dwelling older adults: A qualitative study from the Vancouver West End Open
Background For the first time in Canada, the population of people over the age of 65 exceeds those under 15 years old. With the aging of our population, there is a growing urgency to improve the mental wellbeing of the older adult populati…
View article: Exercise interventions for stress reduction in older adult populations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Exercise interventions for stress reduction in older adult populations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials Open
Exercise may reduce stress in older adults. Suitable duration of programme ranges from 3 months to 1 year. Light to moderate activity is recommended for best results, with qigong being the most consistent and common exercise.
View article: Digital interventions for depression and anxiety in older adults: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Digital interventions for depression and anxiety in older adults: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials Open
One in five older adults experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. Digital mental health interventions are promising in their ability to provide researchers, mental health professionals, clinicians, and patients with personalised tool…
View article: Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review Open
Although older adults may experience health challenges requiring increased care, they often do not ask for help. This scoping review explores the factors associated with the help-seeking behaviors of older adults, and briefly discusses how…
View article: Barriers in health and social care access and navigation for elder orphans: a scoping review protocol
Barriers in health and social care access and navigation for elder orphans: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Family members have traditionally been relied on to provide informal care to older adults. However, social and demographic changes are resulting in rising numbers of kinless and isolated elderly who are unable to rely on famil…
View article: Older Adults’ Experiences With Using Technology for Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Older Adults’ Experiences With Using Technology for Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study Open
Background Technology use has become the most critical approach to maintaining social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults (aged >65 years) are perceived as the most physiologically susceptible population to developing …
View article: Older Adults’ Experiences With Using Technology for Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Older Adults’ Experiences With Using Technology for Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Technology use has become the most critical approach to maintaining social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults (aged >65 years) are perceived as the most physiologically susceptible population to develop…
View article: Help-seeking behaviours among older adults: a scoping review protocol
Help-seeking behaviours among older adults: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Despite evidence that illustrates the unmet healthcare needs of older adults, there is limited research examining their help-seeking behaviour, of which direct intervention can improve patient outcomes. Research in this area c…
View article: Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review Open
Background There is a high prevalence of older adults experiencing depression and anxiety. In response to heightened demands for mental health interventions that are accessible and affordable, there has been a recent rise in the number of …
View article: Deciphering the Role of Physical Activity in Stress Management During A Global Pandemic in Older Adult Populations: A Systematic Review Protocol
Deciphering the Role of Physical Activity in Stress Management During A Global Pandemic in Older Adult Populations: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Background: The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020 due to COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many older adults are now experiencing an increased and unprecedented amount of psychological stress. Physical activit…
View article: Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review (Preprint)
Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND There is a high prevalence of older adults experiencing depression and anxiety. In response to heightened demands for mental health interventions that are accessible and affordable, there has been a recent rise in the number of…