Success Stories

The Regional Municipality of Durham seeks to develop and pilot an Emotional Model of Care that aims to transform the way care is provided to residents in Long-Term Care Homes in the region through a cultural change theoretical lens by piloting change ideas from residents, families and staff to improve care and services. It is an anticipated culture shift from a restricted, simultaneous, task-based system of care to an emotional model of care where person-centered care is championed, and...

Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Global cases are projected to triple by 2050, with Canadian cases expected to rise by nearly 187%, creating increasing pressure on health and community care. Up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors identified by Livingston, including physical inactivity, social isolation, depression, and cognitive inactivity. In this project, digital twins are used to model and simulate...

Over 400 Canadians experience the onset of dementia every day. As a nation, we are witnessing exponential growth of the cognitive disorder, with cases expected to almost double from 2025 to 1.7 million by 2050. Accordingly, the consequences on the healthcare system are vast, with caregivers at the core of this impact. This project aims to develop a strategic plan for Ontario’s response to the dementia crisis using a community-based participatory approach to identify key gaps, barriers, and...

Leaders have a key role in shaping work conditions and influencing workforce retention. Long-term care (LTC) work is often characterized by heavy workloads and insufficient resources that can lead to significant moral distress, high job pressures, and increased staff turnover. Legislation requires employers to prevent serious and lasting harm to workers. Considerable ambiguity has persisted regarding the scope and boundaries of liability for psychological injury in the workplace. With demands...