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As well, we have representation on a number of committees including Provincial Inter-Sectoral Falls Prevention Committee, and the Nova Scotia Seniors' Mental Health Network.

 

Care and Construction: Assessing Differences in Nursing Home Models of Care on Resident Quality of Life

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University
Research TeamAnn McInnis (Northwoodcare Inc.), Dr. Kevin Kelloway (SMU), Dr. Melissa Andrew (Dal), Dr. Marie Earl (Dal), Dr. David Haardt (Dal), Dr. Margaret McKee (SMU), Dr. Robin Stadnyk (Dal), Dr. Grace Warner (Dal), Dr. Lori Weeks (UPEI), Debra Boudreau (Tideview Terrace), Lloyd Brown (Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia), Donna Dill (NS Dept of Health & Wellness), Sherry Keen (Windsor Elms Nursing Home), John O'Keefe (Northwoodcare Inc), Sheila Martin (Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home). Collaborators: Health Association of Nova Scotia, Shannex, Alderwood Rest Home.
FunderCanadian Institutes of Health Research (Partnerships for Health System Improvement Program), Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
Time PeriodApril 2011 - March  2014
Description'Care in Construction’ takes a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral approach to assess the impact of policy changes on resident quality of life in nursing homes in Nova Scotia. The project examines physical design and staffing approach from the perspectives and experiences of the resident, the resident’s family and the staff. Click here for more information.
Role of NSCAProvide in-kind support (e.g., staff, space, equipment).
Website:

www.msvu.ca/nsca (project specific webpage to be developed)

Contact Person

Rachel Ogilvie, Project Manager (rachel.ogilvie@msvu.ca)

 

Caregiver Support and Enhanced Respite Demonstration Project

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University
TeamPamela Fancey, Mount Saint Vincent University
FunderAlberta Health Services
Time PeriodOctober 2010 - March 2012
DescriptionThis demonstration project is using the C.A.R.E. Tool to assess caregivers’ needs for respite and then measuring the impact of the respite intervention on the caregiver. The demonstration project is being evaluated to understand issues related to implementation of caregiver assessment and respite options and potential province-wide expansion.
Role of NSCADevelopment of Evaluation Framework and supporting data collection instruments, monitoring its implementation and reviewing final results.
Website:

 

Contact Person

Pamela Fancey (msvu.ca)

 

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Does Timing of Caregiver Assessment Make A Difference: Evaluating the Impact with Older Spousal Caregivers of Persons with Cognitive Impairment

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University
Research TeamNancy Guberman, Universite du Quebec a Montreal; Cathy Ward-Griffin, University of Western Ontario; Pamela Fancey, Mount Saint Vincent University
FunderCIHR Institute of Aging, the Canadian Nurses Foundation and the Parkinson Society of Canada
Time PeriodJanuary 2010 - December 2011
DescriptionThrough the participation of 100 spousal caregivers from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, this research project examines the impacts of a caregiver assesment using the C.A.R.E. Tool for older spousal caregivers of a partner with cognitive impairment. It also looks at the learning experiences of nursing students (from Dalhousie and University of Prince Edward Island) as they work with older spousal caregivers in conducting these assessments. Findings from the experiences of nursing students and from interviews with key stakeholders will identify factors that may influence the development of education about caregivers for health care professionals. If you are interested in participating in this study, please click here for more information.
Role of NSCAProvide in-kind support (eg. office space, equipment).
Website:

www.msvu.ca/nsca/caregiverassessment/projects

Contact Person

Mary Leslie, Project Manager (msvu.ca)

 

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Age-Friendly Communities Nova Scotia Implementation

Principal/Lead InvestigatorNova Scotia Centre on Aging, Mount Saint Vincent University
TeamJanice, Keefe, Pamela Fancey, Brenda Hattie, Mount Saint Vincent University
FunderNova Scotia Department of Seniors
Time Period

 

January 2011- October 2011

DescriptionThis project is a community development initiative. Through advice, access to support resources and the provision of direct services NSCA is supporting 5 municipalities in Nova Scotia who have received funding from the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors Age-Friendly Communities Program to engage in the first stage of their Age-Friendly Communities' strategic planning process.  Click here for information on our other “age-friendly" communities work 
Role of NSCACoordinate and implement specific activities such as: compiling community information, meeting/communicating with communities, developing resources for community consultation  phase, assisting with focus groups, analyzing data, preparing summary report and assisting with Department’s orientation and other group meetings held with participating municipalities.
Website:

www.msvu.ca/nsca and www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Contact Person

Brenda Hattie (msvu.ca)

 

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TEER for CARE: Technology-Enabled Education for Recognizing Caregivers’ Aspirations, Realities & Expectations

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University
TeamNancy Guberman, Universite du Quebec a Montreal; Lucy Barylak CSSS Cavendish; Marjorie Silverman CSSS Cavendish; Pamela Fancey, Mount Saint Vincent University
FunderNova Scotia Health Research Foundation (Knowledge Transfer/Exchange Program)
Time PeriodMay 2010 - April 2011
DescriptionThis project involves the research team working with Mount Saint Vincent University’s Distance Learning and Continuing Education Department to develop an e-learning version of their in person training program for health care professionals. The current training program covers material on helping health care professionals become more aware of the realities of family and friend caregivers, critically assess their practice approach and provides information on how to conduct a psycho-social assessment with family and friend caregivers using the C.A.R.E. Tool.  The project includes the piloting of the e-learning version.
Role of NSCAProvide in-kind support (e.g. staff, office space, equipment).
Website

www.msvu.ca/nsca/caregiverassessment/projects

Contact person

Pamela Fancey (msvu.ca)

 

 

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Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults: Tools for Service Providers, Program Planners, Educators and Policy Makers

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Penny MacCourt, B.C. Psychogeriatric Association
TeamProject Steering Committee includes Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (MSVU), University of Northern British Columbia, Centre on Aging (UVIC), Vancouver Island Health Authority
FunderHuman Resources and Skills Development Canada
Time PeriodJanuary 2010 - March 2012
DescriptionThis project will develop resources to facilitate programs and policy that support caregivers of older adults. These resources include a Caregiver Tool Kit for paid care providers and a Caregiver Policy Lens for assessing policy and programs from the perspective of caregivers. The project involves consulting with service providers and policy analysts on the content of the resources and then piloting them at multiple sites across Canada.
Role of Nova Scotia Centre on AgingMember of Steering Committee. Organization of consultations and interviews with service providers and decision makers in Nova Scotia.
Website
Contact PersonPamela Fancey (msvu.ca)

 

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Tools to Support Caregiver Assessment

Principal/Lead InvestigatorLucy Barylak and Nancy Guberman
TeamDr. Janice Keefe and Pamela Fancey, Mount Saint Vincent University
Funder
Time Periodongoing
DescriptionTo provide current and comprehensive information to the researchers about the extent and performance of their C.A.R.E. Tool and the Caregiver Risk Screen, tools designed to be used by home care practitioners with family caregivers of dependent adults. This information will assist the team advance their promotion of the tools and their efforts with implementing caregiver assessment into practice.
Role of Nova Scotia Centre on AgingBuilt a database, conducted survey of inquiriers/users, compiled survey results, and maintains database of ongoing inquiries.
Websitewww.msvu.ca/nsca/caregiverassessment
Contact PersonPamela Fancey (msvu.ca)

 

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Projecting the Housing Needs of Aging Atlantic Canadians

Principal/Lead InvestigatorDr. Donald Shiner, Mount Saint Vincent University
Research TeamDr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University; Cathy Crouse Mount Saint Vincent University; Dr. Robin Stadnyk, Dalhousie University; Dr. Kathleen Cruttendon, University of New Brunswick; Dr. Judy Lynn Richards, University of Prince Edward Island; Dr. Patrick Parfrey, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Dr. Lori Weeks, University of Prince Edward Island; along with more than 50 community collaborators.
Funder

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Time Period2005-2009 (extended to September 2011)
DescriptionThis collaborative research project involves more than 50 organizations, five universities, and all four Atlantic provinces. The research will create a community profile model than can predict the future wealth and health states of seniors in Atlantic Canada; will conduct a survey with more than 2000 Atlantic Canadian seniors; conduct focus groups with seniors; site visits of innovative housing approaches internationally; and link results with policy. This project will determine housing needs and choices both existing and emerging for our aging population and then develop policy recommendations on how to can better meet these needs in the future. 
Role of Nova Scotia Centre on AgingPlayed a key role in coordinating team for proposal to SSHRC.
Current project: Participates as a Stakeholder, Co-Chairs Knowledge Transfer Working Group and provides administrative support to the project  (e.g., space, equipment).
Websitewww.ashra.ca
Contact PersonDon Shiner, Principal Investigator (Donald.Shiner@msvu.ca)

 

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