Research

Button for the study navigating and negotiating care. The button has an image of two older adults on a swing set holding hands. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: over four years, this research chair will extend gender science related to the dynamics of caregiving in an aging society by focusing on aging Canadians living with progressive dementia who rely on support from family and friend caregivers. You can click this button to read more about the study
Button for the study mental health among parents and caregivers of children with support needs. The button has an image of a woman with a mask on who is holding a baby. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: This study looks to understand the impact of covid-19 and associated measures on the mental health of parents of children and youth with special needs in BC. You can click this button to read more about the study
Button for the study, Covid-19 and caring for children with medical complexity. The button has an image of a child with a mask on. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of parents providing care for children and youth with medical complexity. You can click this button to read more about the study
Button for the study: Family caregiving in long-term care during COVID-19 The button has an image of a woman wearing a face mask.
Button for the study, IDEAL" inviting dialogue on experiences of active involvement in long-term residential care. The button has an image of a older man in a wheel chair who appears to be in a long-term care facility. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of how care is negotiated in long-term residential care facilities. You can click this button to read more about the study

Button for the study, SENSE: Support, education, networking and sustained engagement. The button has an image of a woman serving tea to a man. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: The goal of SENSE was to foster family members inclusion and improve their involvement in the care of residents. You can click this button to read more about the study
Button for the study, caring for a child with a rare disease. The button has an image of an older child hugging a younger child. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: Despite the prevalence of rare diseases among children, there has been little research focused on parents' experience of navigating the healthcare system, a gap we begin to address in this study. You can click this button to read more about the study
Button for the study, planning for two lifetimes. This page is under construction
Button for the study, aging with intellectual disabilities. The button has an image an older adult couple walking outside with their arms linked. Underneath is a brief summary of the study which says: It is widely recognized that currently healthcare services are ill-prepared to meet the unique needs of this population. as they age in their communities. The purpose of this study was to explore the issue from the perspectives of aging individuals with intellectual disabilities and family members. You can click this button to read more about the study