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Submissions from 2024

Inclusive Community Building at Sheridan: A Built Environment Review at the Trafalgar Campus for an Aging Population, Lia Tsotsos, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Patricia Marshall, and Angela Iarocci

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Inclusive Community Building at Sheridan: A Wayfinding Journey, Lia Tsotsos, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Patricia Marshall, and Angela Iarocci

Submissions from 2022

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A Scoping Review: Sensory Interventions for Older Adults Living with Dementia, Leigh Hayden, Christina Passarelli, Susan Shepley, and William Tigno

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Pandemic Stories: The Voices of Older Adults, Leigh Hayden, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Ferzana Chaze, and Rebecca Roberts

Submissions from 2021

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Sensory Interventions for Older Adults Living with Dementia, William Tigno, Leigh Hayden, Christina Passarelli, and Susan Shepley

Submissions from 2018

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Technology for Remote Health Monitoring in an Older Population: A Role for Mobile Devices, Kate Dupuis

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Building Connected Communities: Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ – December 2018 – Research Update, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research

Submissions from 2017

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Supporting Optimal Aging through the Innovative Use of Virtual Reality Technology, Sally Hughes, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Pat Spadafora, and Lia Tsotsos

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Building Connected Communities: Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ – February 2017 – Research Update, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research

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Building Connected Communities: Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ – September 2017 – Research Update, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research

Submissions from 2016

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Hearing and Vision Screening Tools for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia: Protocol for a Scoping Review, Kate Dupuis, Katherine S. McGilton, Fiona Höbler, Jennifer Campos, Tammy Labreche, Dawn M. Guthrie, Jonathan Jarry, Gurjit Singh, and Walter Wittich

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Online Elder Circles: A Follow-up Study, Trudy Medcalf, Lia Tsotsos, and Pat Spadafora

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Building Connected Communities: Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ – June 2016 – Research Update, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research

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Building Connected Communities: Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+ – September 2016 – Research Update, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research

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Revera Report on Ageism: Independence and Choice As We Age, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research and Revera

Submissions from 2015

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Suvien: Impact, Usability and Effectiveness, Steve Collins, Paul McDonald, Philip Caffery, Susan Pratten, Paulina Camino, Lia Tsotsos, and Pat Spadafora

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Impact of an 11-week Nordic Pole Walking Program on the Overall Feelings of Health, Wellbeing and Motivation in Older Adults, Ginger Quinn, Greg Bellamy, Paulina Camino, Lia Tsotsos, and Pat Spadafora

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iAging: Optimizing Health, Design and Well Being for Older Adults Using Technology, Pat Spadafora and Lia Tsotsos

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From the Lab to Student and Graduate Success: The Benefits of Developing Research Skills, Pat Spadafora, Lia Tsotsos, and Paola Hernandez Soto

Submissions from 2014

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The Driving Cognitive Training Centre (DCTC): Testing a Community-based Brain Training Model for Older Drivers, Marta Owsik, Paulina Camino, Frieda Fanni, Pat Spadafora, and Lia Tsotsos

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Evaluating iPad Use in the Field for Social Service Worker Gerontology Students, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Nellie Sheppard, Pat Spadafora, and Lia Tsotsos

Submissions from 2013

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Online Elder Circles: A Guide to their Creation and Benefits, Trudy Medcalf, Lia Tsotsos, and Pat Spadafora

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The ‘Brain Gym’ Approach: Testing a Community-based Brain Training Model for Older Adults, Marta Owsik, Frieda Fanni, Pat Spadafora, and Lia Tsotsos

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Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow: A Model of Applied Research Training in a Community College, Pat Spadafora and Lia Tsotsos

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The ‘Brain Gym’ Approach: Testing and Validating a Brain Training Model for Older Adults, Lia E. Tsotsos and Marta Owsik

Submissions from 2012

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Technology Assistance and Evaluation Research: Comparing the Computer and the iPad in Technology Tutoring for Older Adults, Lia Tsotsos, Pat Spadafora, Chris Blint, David Hill, and Marta Owsik

Submissions from 2010

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Benefits of Yoga for Physical Health and Quality of Life for Older Adults - Report Series # 18, Alexa Roggeveen, Pat Spadafora, Susan Anderson-Wilcox, and Ashley Hiscock

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Smemories: The Relationship Between Smells and Memories for Adults 60+ - Report Series # 19, Alexa Roggeveen, Pat Spadafora, Michael Olson, Amanda Leveque, and Linda Keeping

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Assessing Attitudes Toward Technology Among Older Adults and Usability of Software for Elders - Report Series # 20, Alexa Roggeveen, Pat Spadafora, and Raul Rupsingh

Submissions from 2009

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As Seen Through Their Eyes: The Learning Needs of Ontario Elders, Pat Spadafora

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Movement Matters: Results of an Introductory Dance Project at the Village of Humber Heights - Report Series # 16, Pat Spadafora, Kate Dupuis, Gillian Saunders-Herron, Paula Skimin, and Ashley Hiscock

Submissions from 2008

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Aging in Place: Accessible, Rent-Geared-To-Income Housing for Unattached Older Women: Phase I - Report Series # 11, Mary Jane Carroll

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Usability of Consumer Software - Report Series # 9, Pat Spadafora, Rebecca Hart, Jeremy Fernie, Chris Tham, and Kosma Wysocki

Submissions from 2006

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Reciprocal Learning: An Intergenerational Computer Training Model for Young Adults Working with Elders Follow-Up Evaluation: Summer 2006 - Report Series # 15, Nellie Sheppard, Pat Spadafora, and Susan Pratten

Submissions from 2005

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Enhancing Social Interaction between Preschoolers and Older Adults with Dementia - Report Series # 6, Linda Chud, Rose Morrison, Pat Tretjack, Anna Baas-Anderson, Barbara Ledger, Tiziana Pelusi, Julie Sweezie, Pat Spadafora, and Magda Lenartowicz

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Introducing Older Persons to Benefits of Technology - Report Series # 2, Marianne Klein and Deanna Spadafora

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Horticulture Therapy for Older Adults with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) - Report Series # 3, Agata Lesnik and Deanna Spadafora

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Communication in Context: Research Opportunity Program Course - Report Series # 8, Danielle Minghella

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Older Adults Embracing Technology: Leave No One Behind, Susan Pratten, Lori Schindel Martn Dr., Ellen Ryan, Ann Anas, Pat Spadafora, and Rebecca Hart

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Facilitated Life Story Writing by Individuals with Dementia for Conversational Remembering Boxes - Report Series # 4, Ellen Ryan, Pat Spadafora, Sarah Clark, Hendrika Spykerman, Laura Wiersma, and Magda Lenartowicz

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Facilitated Life Story Writing by Individuals with Dementia for Conversational Remembering Boxes: Follow-up Summer 2005 - Report Series # 10, Ellen Ryan, Pat Spadafora, and Magda Lenartowicz

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Sign Comprehension in Young Adults, the Healthy Elderly, and Older People with Varying Levels of Cognitive Impairment - Report Series # 5, C.T. (Chip) Scialfa, Pat Spadafora, Marianne Klein, Agata Lesnik, Antje Heinrich, and Magda Lenartowicz

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Observational Outcome Measures to Evaluate Assistive Technology Use by People with Dementia - Report Series # 12, Gurgit Singh, Kathy Pichora-Fuller, Elizabeth Rochon, JB Orange, and Pat Spadafora

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Cosmetics Laboratory Report - Report Series # 7, Pat Spadafora and Ann Callaghan

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Crystal Memories: Capturing Our Voices - Report Series # 13, Pat Spadafora, Rebecca Hart, and John Bouls

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A Tapestry of Voices: Using Elder Focus Groups to Guide Applied Research Practice - Report Series # 1, Sally Stewart and Deanna Spadafora