UX Design course creation for leadership team

We would like to partner with a UX design team to build a learning module on coaching for our service team leaders. The company culture playbooks and collaborative partnership is available for reference and for foundational content. This course will be one of a series to build our mentorship program.

Create online Learning seminar for our virtual age well series for seniors

We are interested in partnering with a team of students who are able to build a virtual course for our residents. The course will be included in our Learning Hub we offer through the residents in suite channel as well as a live-virtual opportunity for a virtual classroom experience for our residents. The team would need to do an interest survey and course content and course delivery. Collaboration on course content and delivery will be available. UX design students welcome

Market Research and Innovation Strategies Particular to Seniors

With seniors living longer and the demographic of seniors increasing seniors have many options to choose from for living solutions, from services coming into their own home and apartment, retirement living communities. We are seeking a presentation on best practices and innovative strategies to introduce retirement living to seniors that can entice seniors to consider making a move. This project will include research on the local areas in Alberta where our communities are to determine a competitive analysis and introduce marketing opportunities. Looking for innovative ideas from students on attracting seniors and what the current interests and needs and expectations of seniors are. This is flexible based on discussion

Dementia Training Online Modules

We are looking for an interactive and innovative learning module for teams working with seniors with dementia in a retirement home setting. The students would develop learning modules on dementia, the approach to care, behaviour strategies and interventions and person centereed approach to dementia care. The modules would be technically savvy and interesting for a team member with a test your knowledge quiz to complete the sessions. Overall length of the modules would be 1.5 hrs.

Development of a Technology Literacy Instructive program for seniors

We would like to have an instructive video or learning program developed for seniors living in a retirement home setting on the use of technology, how to navigate the internet and social media. During the COVID period it has become paramount that programs for engagement are offered virtually as well as using technology as a vehicle to stay connected with family and friends and with the community as a whole. Students will brainstorm innovative ideas that can support seniors in learning how to use technology that is easy so use and understand. Students may need to pilot the learning program they created with some seniors residing in a Seasons Retirement Home to get feedback for the purpose of building a short innovate learning strategy to be shared with other seniors living in Seasons Retirement Homes.

Injury Prevention Research

Seasons retirement homes is experiencing an increase in injury due to the recent changes in workflow with the medication cart.  Pre-Covid, the cart remained stationary and the residents would come to the nursing station to receive their medications.  During Covid we adapted our service process to a mobile service where the team brings the medication to the residents who are in their suites.  Our organization is interested in having Ergonomic students assess the new process. We would like students to develop a feedback survey for the nurses to identify area for improvement in the new process. The new cart (provided by CareRX) will be available on site at Fanshawe College until mid October for evaluation. We envision this project to include, but not be limited to: Develop survey of questions on user feedback to the cart design and new process Document working conditions & task descriptions through online meeting and discussion with staff at multiple locations. Collecting info about floor surfaces, weights and task durations. Ergonomic Evaluation of Physical cart – to help develop survey and provide ergonomic recommendations to the new process. Analyze the data and provide recommendations to improve both the delivery process and Cart.

Talent Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Healthcare in an Era of Healthcare Labor Crisis

The Conference Board of Canada has identified that there is an urgent need to address the labor crisis in healthcare. We are currently looking to work with students who will research avenues for recruitment and retention of healthcare workers for a retirement home setting, particularly frontline workers in care and dining. We also believe students may be in a unique position to work with each other to brainstorm innovative strategies for our corporation to attract employees. This is an opportunity to students to learn more about the healthcare industry and in particular working with seniors. The 2016 Census identified the fast growth rate of seniors in Canada and the need to service this fast growing population.

Innovative programs to reduce isolation for seniors in retirement home setting

Activities are an important aspect of the well-being of seniors. During this challenging time, the human connection is of utmost importance for mental wellbeing as well. Now is the time to rethink the traditional programs offered to seniors in a retirement home and leverage technology and/or promote connectedness through creative initiatives. We are currently looking to work with students- Recreation Studies/Social Service Worker/Social Worker or in Kinesiology (physical activity perspective) - to research and provide recommendations for recreational activities and exercises that will help improve the experience for seniors. We would like students to be innovative and research new methodologies that we may not have previously considered, to research global initiatives that are interesting and unique. Opportunity for students to learn more about the healthcare industry and in particular working with seniors.

Innovative Activities for Seniors Living in Retirement Home Setting

Activities are an important aspect of the wellbeing of seniors. We are currently looking to work with students- Recreation Studies or in Kinesiology (physical activity perspective) - to research and provide recommendations for recreational activities and exercises that will help improve the experience for clients in a retirement home setting. We would like students to be innovative and research new methodologies that we may not have previously considered and to research global initiatives that are interesting and unique. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about the healthcare industry and in particular working with seniors.

Technology Solution to Eliminate Isolation for Seniors

We are interested in exploring technology that can support our goal to eliminate social isolation for seniors in a retirement home setting. We would like students to research technology advances that can connect seniors--north american technologies and what is out there globally. We also would like students to brainstorm ideas on how to incorporate learning technology as well as platforms that can promote connections and staying involved and aware of the community and world around them. Ex: teaching Smartphone use to enable seniors to connect with friends and family; facebook