Nutritional Menu Design for Residential Care

BetterLTC aims to enhance the dining experience for older adults in residential care settings by developing a nutritious and appealing menu. The project focuses on creating a menu that caters to the dietary needs and preferences of older adults, ensuring balanced nutrition while considering common dietary restrictions such as low sodium, diabetic-friendly, celiac, and heart-healthy options. The goal is to design a menu that not only meets nutritional guidelines but also incorporates variety and flavor to improve meal satisfaction and overall well-being. Students will apply their knowledge of nutrition, gerontology, and culinary arts to develop a comprehensive menu plan. This project provides an opportunity to understand the unique challenges faced by older adults in residential care and to create practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings.

BetterLTC - Caring with Confidence Podcast Series

Project Goals: To produce six podcast episodes for the BetterLTC Caring with Confidence series to inform, educate, and inspire conversations related to growing older to optimize quality of life and quality of care. The podcast episodes will raise awareness of issues related to growing older through the integration of lived experience, health research, and practice into each episode.

Taking a Pulse - Building a volunteer strategy, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

At the end of this project, you will have co-developed and delivered a research, education, and recruitment summit for persons working or seeking to work in the healthcare industry caring with older adults. The workshop is to be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan February 27, 2025.

BetterLTC Electronic Data Collection Form Pilot Project

The main goal for the project is to pilot a new electronic data collection form for the comprehensive geriatric assessment within a special care home in Warman, Saskatchewan. The project aims to assess the feasibility, usability, and effectiveness of the new form in collecting data for the assessment of older adults within the care home setting. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Collaborating with the special care home in Warman, Saskatchewan to introduce the new electronic data collection form. - Supporting approximately 100 participants in completing the assessment using the new form. - Collecting feedback from participants and healthcare professionals on the usability and effectiveness of the new form. - Analyzing the data collected through the new form to assess its feasibility and potential for implementation in other care home settings.

BetterLTC - Communication and Website Development 2024

Too many good ideas, and not enough hands or expertise in the patient-oriented research team with a focus on caring with older adults, their close ones, and health care staff within the long-term care (LTC) setting. Responsibilities: Support for our communication plan - development of content in conjunction with the patient-oriented research team Re-design of the website (Wix.com) using report generated by Master of Management learners at Schulich School of Business, York University Co-writing content for marketing communications, including infographics to support key ideas (familiarity with CANVA) Qualities of the applicants include: Very familiar and comfortable with Wix.com and CANVA or similar tools Positive outlook on teamwork and collaboration Self-motivated, innovative and creative Products would include website clean-up and expansion building capacity within the BetterLTC team related to communication and website strategies marketing strategy, including relevant marketing tools

BetterLTC Research Assistant - Using Instagram as a knowledge mobilization tool

Project: The focus of the project is to co-create a marketing strategy for our Instagram posts to connect adults and persons caring with older adults. The information within the Instagram posts will provide micro-learning opportunities, promote self-care, and advocate for care practices that advance the quality of life for older adults.

BetterLTC POR Research Assistant - Writing Grant for Randomized Control Trial

Project: Our program of research is situated in older adults, long-term care, community, education, and practice. We are currently involved in writing a research proposal for the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Impact Grant call. The study will be a randomized control trial to test the integration of a navigator into the care team for persons living with dementia and their close ones in community. The project is situated within an interprofessional team, using a patient-oriented research approach. Roles and Responsibilities: Complete an academic literature search within the past 5 years using key terms and databases identified by the POR team to write the background for the proposal Co-write the proposal for submission to granting agency, including supporting documents (recruitment materials, research tools) Other responsibilities as negotiated

BetterLTC Research Assistant - Using Instagram as a knowledge mobilization tool

Project: Our program of research is situated in older adults, long-term care, education, and practice. The focus of the project is using instagram as a tool for healthcare workers caring with older adults to connect, learn, and reflect on their practice. The project is situated within an interprofessional team, using a patient-oriented research approach. Roles and Responsibilites: Co-create 15 Instagram posts on topics relevant to carers, older adults, and staff Archive 30 existing posts within the BetterLTC.ca website Co-design a reoccurring release process of Instagram posts - one weekly for 52 weeks Other responsibilities as negotiated

BetterLTC - Communication and Website Support

Too many good ideas, and not enough hands or expertise in the patient-oriented research team with a focus on caring with older adults, their close ones, and health care staff within the long-term care setting. At the end of this project, your team will complete the redesign of the BetterLTC.ca website, informed by the marketing report provided by the Schulich School of Business student team.

BetterLTC - Older Adult Services Environmental Scan

Project: Our work is situated in older adults, long-term care, education, and practice. We are currently involved in establishing the Nav-CARE program in Saskatchewan that requires an environmental scan of older adult services in Saskatoon, Warman, and the Qu'Appelle Valley. The focus is on supporting older adults (target population persons living with dementia or complex health conditions in community) and their carers to continue to grow older in their choice of place.