MouvMat: The Interactive Digital Exergaming Surface for Older AdultsMouvMat is an interactive digital gaming surface to provide physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement to older adults. Our systematic review found that existing exergames have potential to improve physical and cognitive health of older adults in nursing homes. However, since these games are not designed for their specific needs and interests, older adults are less likely to engage with these games to achieve the benefits. Uniquely, MouvMat has been co-created with older adults living in nursing homes, along with their healthcare professionals and healthcare administrators. It features illuminating interface and provides visual feedback to older adults during the game. The Players interact directly with the digital surface which display simplified games that are familiar and geared toward older adults. By providing older adults a fun and social way to increase their physical activity, MouvMat optimizes their physical and social health and their ability to age gracefully.
Other OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-16 | |
AGE-WELL Social Mixer, TorontoThis event is being hosted by the AGE-WELL HQP Advisory Committee and the Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee in Ontario.
The purpose of this social is to learn from each other, share stories, tips, strategies, and strengthen relationships between Early Stage Researchers (HQPs - Highly Qualified Personnel) and Older Adults/Caregivers.5.2 PRED-FALL, CC4 TRAIN, AWCRP-2020-04, AWCRP-2020-14 Independent, OCAD University, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, , University of Toronto/Toronto Rehab Institute | Networking and Partnerships | 2019-03-27 | |
User-centered study design protocol for an exergaming technology for older adults in long-term careOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-17 | |
The Application of User-centered Design to Develop an Interactive Digital Gaming Surface for Older Adults in Nursing HomesOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | |
The Effects of Exergaming to Improve the Physical Activity of Institutionalized Older Adults: Results of a Literature ReviewOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | |
Exergame Interventions for Institutionalized Older Adults: A Review of Motivational, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social EffectsOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | |
Poster Presentation: The effects of exergaming interventions on cognition and physical activity of institutionalized older adults: A systematic reviewPoster presented at the 9th Canadian Conference on Dementia (CCD) 2017.Other OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-11-04 | |
Ethics ApprovalReceived ethics approval from University of Toronto usability studies of interactive digital gaming surface.Other, Steadiwear OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2018-07-10 | |
Study Protocol DesignStudy protocol design for the usability testing of an interactive digital gaming surface for institutionalized older adults.Other OCAD University | Product | 2018-03-30 | |
CABHI Spark 2018 WinnerOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2018-02-25 | Charlene Chu, Renee Biss, "Gabby Resch ", Afroza Sultana, Arezoo Talebzadeh, Amélie Gauthier-Beaupré |
Disrupting Physical Activity in LTC: The development of an innovative gaming surface designed for residentsOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-16 | |
AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge FinalistFinalist in the AGE-WELL National Impact ChallengeOther OCAD University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2018-10-17 | |