Nutritional Menu Design for Residential Care

BetterLTC aims to enhance the dining experience for older adults in residential care settings by developing a nutritious and appealing menu. The project focuses on refining a 6-week menu that caters to the dietary needs and preferences of older adults, ensuring balanced nutrition while considering common dietary restrictions such as low sodium, diabetic-friendly, celiac, and heart-healthy options. The goal is to design a menu that not only meets nutritional guidelines but also incorporates variety and flavor to improve meal satisfaction and overall well-being. Students will apply their knowledge of nutrition, gerontology, and culinary arts to develop a comprehensive menu plan, drawing on the resources provided by the company's food supplier and budgetary commitments. This project provides an opportunity to understand the unique challenges faced by older adults in residential care and to create practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings.

Caring with Confidence Knowledge Mobilization Initiative for Older Adults

BetterLTC, a not-for-profit organization, aims to enhance the dissemination of knowledge related to caring with older adults across the continuum of care. The project seeks to create engaging and informative content that can be shared through podcasts and social media platforms, such as Instagram. This initiative will help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical caregiving strategies, making valuable information accessible to a broader audience. The project will involve researching relevant topics, developing content strategies, and producing multimedia content that resonates with caregivers and community members. By leveraging digital platforms, BetterLTC hopes to foster a more informed and supportive community for older adults. - Research and identify key topics related to caring with older adults - Develop a content strategy for podcasts and social media. - Produce and edit podcast episodes. - Create visually appealing and informative Instagram posts.

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 team Re-design of the website (Wix.com) using report generated by Master of Management learners at Schulich School of Business, York University Co-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 tools Positive outlook on teamwork and collaboration Self-motivated, innovative and creative Products would include website clean-up and expansion building capacity within the BetterLTC team related to communication and website strategies marketing strategy, including relevant marketing tools

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.