| VIPCare : Understanding the support needed to create affective interactions between new caregivers and residents with dementiaAWCRP-2020-05 University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-01-01 | Moojan Ghafurian, Linda Francis, Zhuofu Tao, Mary Step, Jesse Hoey |
| Improving Humanness of Virtual Agents and Users\textquotesingle Cooperation through EmotionsAWCRP-2020-05 University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | |
| Social Robots for the Care of Persons with DementiaAWCRP-2020-05 University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-12-01 | |
| Socially Interactive Agents for Supporting Aging Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-10-01 | |
| The Wizard of Oz approach: A method for developing assistive technology prototypes (workshop) University of Waterloo, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-06-01 | |
| Interdisciplinary development of intelligent rehabilitation technologies University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | |
| Using actors to develop technologies for older adults with dementia: A pilot study University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-09-01 | |
| The identification of assistive technologies being used to support the daily occupations of community-dwelling older adults with dementia: a cross-sectional pilot studyPURPOSE:
Assistive technologies (ATs) have tremendous potential to support occupations (i.e. meaningful daily activities) impacted by changes in cognition caused by dementia. However, little is known about what or how ATs are in use in community settings. This research created and piloted guided interviews intended to capture what ATs are in use, factors that affect use and gaps in support from multiple stakeholders.
METHOD:
Family caregivers (n = 3) and occupational therapists (n = 10) were chosen as pilot respondents because of their relationship to care provision, understanding of how occupations are impacted by changes in cognition and role in AT procurement. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
RESULTS:
The interviews' structures enabled data to be grouped into distinct categories and organized easily. The data illustrated the types of analysis that could be done given a larger sample size. It appeared that interviews captured ATs that were in use, as well as areas of non-use and perceived difficulties. Respondents identified several unmet needs and provided suggestions for desired outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS:
While the interview guides must be refined and validated, they are able to capture rich and comprehensive data that could be used by multiple stakeholders, such as clinicians, engineers and caregiver education groups, to target AT development, procurement, education and policy. University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | |
| Guidelines for User Interface Design in Virtual Reality Games for People Living with DementiaPoster presented at Age Well Conference 2019 University of Waterloo | Product | 2020-02-24 | |
| Creating intelligent rehabilitation technology: An interdisciplinary effort (Half day workshop) University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | |
| Kinematically Adaptive Exergames: Personalizing Exercise Therapy Through Closed-Loop SystemsPaper presented at IEEE AIVR Conference 2019 University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2020-02-24 | |
| Exerfarm Valley: A neuro-interactive exercise program using virtual realityExerfarm Valley is the first set of immersive virtual reality games capable to engage older adults living with dementia in physical activity through interactive gameplay. University of Waterloo | KTEE - Commercialization | 2020-03-02 | |
| Designing Technology that Cares: Caregivers' Experiences Drive the Design Process (Infographic)This infographic was developed following the DATcares trans-disciplinary workshop that was held in Waterloo Ontario in June 2017 as a joint WP2 and WP3 initiative.
2.4 ATforCC, DATcares University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2018-04-03 | |
| Designing Technology that Cares: Caregivers' Experiences Drive the Design Process (Research Brief)This research brief was developed following the DATcares trans-disciplinary workshop that was held in Waterloo Ontario in June 2017 as a joint WP2 and WP3 initiative.
URL: 2.4 ATforCC, DATcares University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2018-04-03 | |
| From exergames to immersive virtual reality systems: serious games for supporting older adults Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-01-01 | |
| Developing advanced assistive technologies for older adults with dementia: Lessons learned University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Development of a rehabilitation robot: National differences in therapist practice (Student Scientific Paper Competition Award honourable mention) University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| Engaging older adults with dementia in creative occupations using technology University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| The acceptability of home monitoring technology among community-dwelling older adults and baby boomersThis pilot study investigated the willingness of two generational cohorts (current baby boomers and older adults) to accept home monitoring technology. Thirty individuals (15 baby boomers and 15 older adults) of both genders and living in the community participated in structured, mixed methods interviews. The participants' opinions and views on various technologies (e.g., personal emergency response systems, fall detection systems) and sensor types (e.g., switches, motion sensors, computer vision) were determined, including locations within the home where they would be willing to install and use such technologies. Overall, it was found that these technologies would be acceptable if they allowed the participants to remain in their own homes and to age in place. Furthermore, a between-group analysis indicated that there were not many statistically significant differences between the opinions of the two cohorts with respect to preferences about types and locations of these technologies. KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | |
| Design and Prototype of a Device to Engage Congitively Disabled Older Adults in Visual Artwork University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-06-01 | |
| We Are All CaregiversA video that was created for National Carers Day 2018 created by caregivers for caregivers.http://www.carerscanada.ca/awareness-national-carers-day-2018/2.4 ATforCC, DATcares Independent, University of Alberta, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, University of Waterloo | Product | 2018-04-03 | |
| Find Your Ron A video created for National Carers Day 2018 - April 3rd - created by caregivers for caregivers. http://www.carerscanada.ca/awareness-national-carers-day-2018/2.4 ATforCC, DATcares Independent, University of Alberta, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, University of Waterloo | Product | 2018-04-03 | |
| Development of a robotic device for upper limb stroke rehabilitation: A user-centered design approach University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | |
| ePAD: Engaging Platform for Art Development University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-07-01 | |
| Immersive Virtual Reality Exergames for Persons Living With Dementia: User-Centered Design Study as a Multistakeholder Team During the COVID -19 Pandemic Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-01-01 | John Muñ oz, 5107, Yirou Li, 962, Laura E Middleton, Shi Cao, 1841, Jennifer Boger |
| Seas the day: Co-designing immersive virtual reality exergames with exercise professionals and people living with dementia Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-12-01 | 5107, John E Muñ oz, 962, Yiru Li, Laura E Middleton, Shi Cao, 1841, Jennifer Boger |
| WP2 Promotional VideosSPECIAL WP2 PROJECT -
Alex Pysklywec is an experienced research assistant who worked with WP2 Core Project Leads as well as some of the short term project researchers to produce promotional videos representing the ongoing work of WP2. A total of 7 videos were made highlighting both the core projects, the nature of family caregiving, and 2 short term projects.
The work was completed by December 2017.
Louise Demers, one of the WP2 leads, oversaw and supported the project.
2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 2.3 CARE-RATE, 2.4 ATforCC, 2.5-S1 PCOACH, 2.6-CAT1 CWiC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, Toronto Rehab Institute/University Health Network | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-12-01 | Louise Demers, Alex Pysklywec, Ben Mortenson, Francois Routhier, Claudine Auger, Sara Ahmed, Jan Polgar, Frank Rudzicz, Jennifer Boger, Janet Fast, Jacquie Eales, Tilak Dutta, Andrew Magnaye |
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