Front Row L – R: Dr. Denise Cloutier, Susan Stevens, Dr. Janice Keefe, Cameron Lynam, Liz Findlay, Lisa Tay 2^nd row: Heather Fifield, Heather Cook, Dr. Leah MacDonald, Mary Kjorven, Alyssa Firlotte, Dr. Deanne Taylor 3^rd Row: Dr. Greta Cummings. Linda Outcalt, Dr. Katie Aubrecht, Carren Dujela, Kaitlyn Delaney, Carmen Grabusic 4^th Row: Dr. Susan Braedley, Judy Nicol, Dr. Ivy Bourgeault, Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, Dr. Elaine Moody, Paula Richardson 5^th Row: Prince Owusu, Jim Mann, Dr. Tamara Daly, Dr. Hugh Armstrong, Brent Parker, Dr. Thomas Lo Last Row: Dr. Peter Norton, Dr. Pat Armstrong, Dr. Jeff Poss.

Overall SALTY Project Leads

Scientific Lead - Janice Keefe, PhD

Director Nova Scotia Centre on Aging
Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology
Professor, Department of Family Studies and Gerontology
Mount Saint Vincent University

Scientific Co-Lead - Carole Estabrooks, PhD

Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Translation
Professor, Faculty of Nursing
University of Alberta

Knowledge User Lead - Heather Cook, BScN, MScN

Director, Systemic Review and Research
Office of the Seniors Advocate, BC

Clinical Lead - Leah MacDonald, PhD  

(Clinical Lead and Stream 3 Co-Lead), MD, Medical Director, Home and Community Care and End of Life Care, Island Health Authority, British Columbia

Resident and Family Lead - Heather Fifield

Family Caregiver
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Project Streams:

 

Heather Cook (Project Knowledge User Lead/Stream 4), BScN, MScN, Director, Systemic Review and Research Office of the Seniors Advocate Victoria, BC

Carole Estabrooks (Project Scientific Co-Lead/Stream 1), RN, PhD, FCAHS, FAAN, Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Translation, Faculty of Nursing University of Alberta, Alberta

Janice Keefe (Project Scientific Lead/Stream 4) PhD, Director Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology, Professor, Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia

Leah MacDonald (Project Clinical Lead/Stream 3), MD, Medical Director, Home and Community Care and End of Life Care, Vancouver Island Health Authority, British Columbia


Deanne Taylor (Stream 4/Chair KT Advisory Group), PhD, Corporate Director, Research, Interior Health, British Columbia


Katie Aubrecht (Stream 2), PhD, Canada Research Chair Tier II Health Equity and Social Justice, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia

Ivy Bourgeault (Stream 2), PhD, CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health Human Resources, Professor, Telfer School of Management and Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario


Denise Cloutier (Stream 3), PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Research Affiliate, Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, British Columbia



Tamara Daly (Stream 2), PhD, Director, York University Centre for Aging Research and Education (YU-CARE), and Full Professor, Faculty of Health, York University, Ontario

Matthias Hoben (Stream 1), PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Alberta




Kelli Stajduhar (Stream 3), PhD, Professor and Associate Director, Research and Scholarship, School of Nursing within the Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria, British Columbia

Co-Investigators:

Melissa Andrew (Stream 2 and 4), MD, MSc (PH), FRCPC, Geriatrician, Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

Hugh Armstrong (Stream 2), PhD, Distinguished Research Professor, Professor Emeritus, Social Work, Political Economy, and Sociology, Carleton University, Ontario

Pat Armstrong (Stream 2), PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, York University, Ontario

Whitney Berta (Stream 1), PhD, Associate Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario

Susan Braedley (Stream 2), PhD, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Institute of Health: Science, Technology Policy and Institute of Political Economy, Carleton University, Ontario

Fred Burge (Stream 4), MD, MSc, FCFP, Professor and Research Director, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

Jackie Choiniere (Stream 2) (July 2016 - August 2018), PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, York University, Ontario

Greta Cummings (Stream1) (August 2016 - August 2017), PhD, Professor Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Alberta

Andrea Gruneir (Stream 1), PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Alberta

Emily Marshall (Stream 2), PhD, Associate Professor and affiliate scientist, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

Margaret McGregor (KT Advisory Group), MD, MHSc, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia and family physician at Mid Main Community Health Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

Peter Norton (Stream1), MD, Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, Alberta

Jeff Poss (Stream 1), PhD, Associate Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo and Health Services Research Consultant, British Columbia

Della Roberts (Stream 3) (June 2017 – present), MSN, CHPCN (C), Clinical Nurse Specialist, End of Life Care, Island Health Authority, British Columbia

Rick Sawatzky (Stream 3) (February 2017 - present), RN, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Patient Outcomes, Associate Professor of Nursing, Trinity Western University, British Columbia.

 

Knowledge Users:

Heather Cook (Project Knowledge User Lead/Stream 4 Lead), BScN, MScN, Director, Systemic Review and Research Office of the Seniors Advocate Victoria, BC

Heather Fifield (Project Resident & Family Lead/Stream 2), Family caregiver, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Carmen Grabusic (KT Advisory Group), Director, Program Policy and Quality Improvement, Continuing Care Branch, Alberta Health, Alberta

Ruby Knowles (Stream 4) (August 2016 - present), Senior Executive Director, System Strategy and Performance, Nova Scotia Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia

Leah MacDonald (Project Clinical Lead/Stream 3 Lead), MD, Medical Director, Home and Community Care and End of Life Care, Vancouver Island Health Authority, British Columbia



Brian Pollard

(Stream 4) (November 2016 - present), Assistant Deputy Minister, Long Term Care Homes Division, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario

Corinne Schalm (Stream 1 and 4), Executive Director, Continuing Care, Alberta Health, Alberta

James Silvius (Stream 1), Medical Director, Seniors Health, Alberta Health Services, Alberta

Susan Stevens (Stream 2 and 4), Senior Director, Continuing Care, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Nova Scotia

Deanne Taylor (Stream 4 Lead/ Chair KT Advisory Group), PhD, Corporate Director, Research, Interior Health, British Columbia

Gary Teare (Stream 1), CEO of Health Quality Council, Saskatchewan

Collaborators: SALTY Advisory Group:

Naomi Black (Advisory Group) (September 2017 – present) Long Term Care Resident, Parkstone Advanced Care, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sandra Bauld (Advisory Group) (March 2017 – present), Volunteer, Northwood, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Faye Forbes (Advisory Group), Person Living with Dementia, Nova Scotia





Jayme Hunter (Advisory Group),  Health Care Aide, Heritage Village, Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia

Jennifer Kirby (Advisory Group) (April 2017 – present), Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator, Shannex, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Yvonne LePair (Advisory Group) (April 2016 - December 2016), Director, Volunteer Engagement Northwood, Nova Scotia

Cameron Lynam (Advisory Group), Health Care Aide, Bradley Centre Residential Care, Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia

Jim Mann(Advisory Group), Person Living with Dementia, British Columbia

Knowledge Translation Advisory Group:

Elizabeth Findlay, Director of Clinical Operations, Residential Care, Critical Care, Emergency and Respiratory Services in Chilliwack, Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia

Anne Hayes (April 2017 – present), Director, Strategic Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario

 

Trevor Janz, Medical Director, Residential Care, Interior Health, British Columbia 

Vicki Kennedy (May 2017 – present), Regional Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care, Interior Health Authority, British Columbia





Mary Kjorven, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialized Geriatric Program, Interior Health Authority, British Columbia





Judy Nicol, Regional Practice Leader, Interior Health, British Columbia

 

 

Kim Norman, Manager, Bradley Centre, Residential Care, Chilliwack, Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia

SALTY Trainee Network:

Katie Aubrecht (Stream 2 Co-Lead) (Postdoctoral Fellow April 2016 – August 2018) PhD, Dr. Aubrecht completed a CIHR Health System Impact Fellowship in August 2018 under the direction of Dr. Susan Stevens, Nova Scotia Health Authority and Dr. Janice Keefe, Mount Saint Vincent University. Dr. Aubrecht continues as a Lead Investigator on the SALTY project.

Mary Jo Bernard (Overall Project Research Assistant) (September 2017 – April 2018) MA, Mary Jo completeda Masters in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Stephanie Chamberlain (Stream 1 Research Assistant) (August 2016 – present), MA, Alzheimer Society of Canada Doctoral Fellow and Trainee for the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) Research Program. Stephanie is completing a PhD with Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.

Kaitlyn Delaney (Stream 4 Research Assistant) (September 2016 – May 2017), MA, Kaitlyn completed a MA with Dr. Janice Keefe in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Alyssa Firlotte (Overall Project Research Assistant) (September 2016 – Aug. 2017). MA, Alyssa completed a Masters in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.



Melissa Geisbrecht (Stream 3 Postdoctoral Fellow) (September 2017 – February 2018) PhD, Dr. Geisbrecht completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship under the direction of Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, British Columbia.



Anne Gillies Master's student, Family Studies and Gerontology (September 2018 - present), Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Mary Jean Hande, (Overall Project Postdoctoral Fellow) (July 2018 – present) PhD, Dr. Hande is currently completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Janice Keefe in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University.

Matthias Hoben  (Stream 1 Co-Lead) (Postdoctoral Fellow April 2016 – May 2018), PhD, Dr. Hoben completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) program, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Dr. Hoben continues as a Lead Investigator on the SALTY project.




Emily Hubley Research Assistant (Overall Project, Stream 2, Stream4) (September 2018 - present), Master's student, family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.





Natasha LaPierre (Overall Project Research Assistant) (April 2018 – present) BSc, Natasha is completing a Masters in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.


Lily Lu (Stream 1 Research Assistant) (November 2017 - present) Lily is an undergraduate student and Trainee for the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) Research Program in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.

Thomas Lo (Stream 1 Postdoctoral Fellow) (April 2016 - Dec. 2017), PhD, Dr. Lo completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the Faculty of Nursing, Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) Research Program, University of Alberta, Alberta.



Rowen McKenzie Master's student, Family Studies and Gerontology (September 2018 - present), Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Linda Outcalt (Stream 3 Research Assistant) (July 2016 – August 2018), MA, Linda is currently completing a PhD and is a student affiliate at the Centre on Aging (now known as the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health), University of Victoria.

Prince Owusu (Stream 2), BA, MPhil, Prince is currently completing a PhD in the Faculty of Social Work, Carleton University




Marco Redden Master's student, Family Studies and Gerontology (September 2018 - present), Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Vasuki Shanmuganathan (Stream 2 Postdoctoral Fellow) (January 2018 – present) PhD, Dr. Shanmuganathan is currently completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Tamara Daly at York University Centre for Aging Research and Education

Deanne Taylor (Stream 4 Co-Lead/Chair KT Advisory Group) (Postdoctoral Fellow April 2016 – August 2018), PhD, Corporate Director, Research, Interior Health, British Columbia. Dr. Taylor completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Janice Keefe in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University. Dr. Taylor continues as a Lead Investigator on the SALTY project.

Tesia Wood (Stream 2 Research Assistant) (August 2016 - April 2017). MA, Tesia completed her MA in Health Policy and Equity, York University, Toronto, Ontario.




 

 

Project Staff:

Paula Richardson, Project Manager, Mount Saint Vincent University






Rachael Dempsey, Project Coordinator (Stream 2), (March 2017 - March 2018) York





Carren Dujela, Project Coordinator (Stream 3), University of Victoria




Emily McIntyre, Project Coordinator (Stream 2) (March 2018 – present), York University



Brent Parker, Project Coordinator (Stream 4), Interior Health, British Columbia






Lisa Tay, Project Coordinator (Stream 4), Mount Saint Vincent University



Mary Jo Bernard (Overall Project Research Assistant) (September 2017 – April 2018) MA, Mary Jo completeda Masters in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Stephanie ChamberlainStream 1 Research Assistant) (August 2016 – present), MA, Alzheimer Society of Canada Doctoral Fellow and Trainee for the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) Research Program. Stephanie is completing a PhD with Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.

Kaitlyn Delaney Research Assistant (Stream 4/Trainee), (September 2016 - May 2017) Mount Saint Vincent University






Alyssa FirlotteResearch Assistant (Overall project/Trainee) (Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2017), Mount Saint Vincent University





Natasha LaPierre (Overall Project Research Assistant) (April 2018 – present) BSc, Natasha is completing a Masters in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.


Lily Lu (Stream 1 Research Assistant) (November 2017 - present) Lily is an undergraduate student and Trainee for the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) Research Program in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.

Linda Outcalt Research Assistant (Stream 3/Trainee) (July 2016 – August 2018), University of Victoria





Tesia Wood, Research Assistant (Stream 2/Trainee) (October 2016 – April 2017), York University