Creative Approaches to Knowledge Translation
To bridge research with practice and contribute to the development of technologies and services that enrich the lives of older people and formal and informal caregivers, I develop and evaluate arts-based and digital initiatives.
Substitute Decision-Making & the Sexual Expression of People Living with Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes: A resource for SDMS
A digital interactive resource (available in English and French) to provide guidance to substitute decision-makers (SDMs) as they navigate the sexual expression of people living with dementia in long-term care (LTC) settings.
Dementia in New Light
Dementia in New Light is an innovative digital learning experience that challenges the stigma associated with dementia, inspires alternative ways of thinking about dementia, and encourages everyone to take part in making this a better world for people living with dementia.
Dementia Isolation Toolkit
The Dementia Isolation Toolkit project is working to rapidly develop tools to support the isolation care of people with dementia, and to evaluate and improve these tools over time.
Out at Home
A research-based film that challenges stigma associated with sexual and gender diversity in later life and illustrates how healthcare and social service providers can better support 2SLGBTQ+ older adults. Funded by CIHR and co-developed with VHA Home Healthcare and Rainbow Health Ontario.
Transdisciplinarity Game Night
An animated video that highlights the core principles of transdisciplinary working and its importance for the research and design of useful technologies for older adults.