Researchers in this cluster focus on improving the quality of life of long-term care residents, their caregivers, and care workers with a specific focus on caregiving, loneliness, mental health, pain, and palliative care.
Natasha Gallant, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Regina
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Ph.D., ABPP, FCAHS, Department of Psychology, University of Regina
Abigail Wickson-Griffiths, Ph.D, Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina
Mir Nabila Ashraf, Aging Studies
Kelsey Haczkewicz, Psychology
Gallant, N. L., Hardy, M.-S., Beogo, I., Conklin, J., Connelly, D., Kaasalainen, S., Keefe, J., Robitaille, A., Yous, M.-L., Fanaki, C., & Cameron, C. (2022). Improving family presence in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare Quarterly.
Gallant, N. L., Hadjistavropoulos, T., Winters, E. M., Feere, E. K., & Wickson-Griffiths, A. (2022). Development, evaluation, and implementation of an online pain assessment training program for staff in rural long-term care facilities: A case series approach. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 336.
Finnegan, H., Daari, L., Jaiswal, A., Sinn, C. J., Ellis, K., Kallan, L., Nguyen, D., & Gallant, N. L. (2022). Changing care: Applying the Transtheoretical Model of Change to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion in long-term care research in Canada. Societies (Special Issue: Corporealities of Care Research, Policy, and Knowledge), 12(3), 87.
For more information, contact Cluster Leader Dr. Natasha Gallant at Natasha.Gallant@uregina.ca.
Nominations are open until October 15 for the U of R’s Centre on Aging and Health (CAH) Award for Innovation in Health and Wellness.
For detailed information on eligibility and adjudication criteria, and the online nomination form, visit: https://research.uregina.ca/cah/about-cah/innovation-in-health-wellness-award/
The award recognizes Regina-based individuals, groups, or organizations who have:
- introduced innovations or innovative approaches to health or wellness services or service provision;
- or who have conducted field research to evaluate programs or services for older adults.
Services may be related to healthcare, mental health, exercise, nutrition, social participation and inclusion, and/or community support.
The award will be presented during a public Centre on Aging and Health event, such as the CAH's annual Distinguished Lecture.
Are you a family member or friend providing care support to a long-term care resident? Researchers @UofRegina are testing a 1-session online program to support caregivers’ mental health. Participants can earn up to $75. Learn more & join!
Congratulations to @DrThomasHadjist (#URegina Psychology, @UofRAgingCentre) on being named a Fellow of the @src_rsc’s Class of 2025! 🎉
His pioneering research has transformed how pain is assessed in older adults with #dementia and has advanced understanding of pain.
#GoFarUofR
Congratulations to @DrThomasHadjist on becoming a fellow with the Royal Society of Canada. 🎉
CAH Director Thomas Hadjistavropoulos's TEDx talk is now available on YouTube!
Can Social Media Help Improve Dementia Care? | Thomas Hadjistavropoulos ... via @YouTube
📢 Participants Wanted for a Research Study
“Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults”
The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health is looking for volunteers to complete a short survey exploring people’s understanding of digital literacy for older adults.…
