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 - 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 teamRe-design of the website (Wix.com) using report generated by Master of Management learners at Schulich School of Business, York UniversityCo-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 toolsPositive outlook on teamwork and collaborationSelf-motivated, innovative and creativeProducts would include website clean-up and expansion building capacity within the BetterLTC team related to communication and website strategiesmarketing strategy, including relevant marketing tools

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.

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.