BetterLTC
BetterLTC
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Description

BetterLTC (led by Dr. Roslyn M. Compton) was established in 2013. The team is interprofessional, national and international, and intergenerational (age range 18-85 years; 15 older adults between 65-85 years of age). Through our collaborations and partnerships with for-profit and not-for-profit community organizations, BetterLTC acts through knowledge mobilization, education, advocacy, and policy to challenge ageist healthcare services to support older adults to grow older in their choice of place with the support and services needed. Current partners include Sherbrooke Community Centre, Saskatoon; Golden Health Care Management Inc., Saskatoon; 3 rural and 3 urban long-term care homes in Saskatchewan; Saskatoon Fire Services; College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan; St. Thomas More College, Saskatoon; University of Regina, Regina; Memory CafΓ©, Crossmount Saskatoon; Saskatoon Council on Aging; Saskatchewan Long-term Care Network; Interprofessional Education, USask Health Science; the Saskatchewan Health Authority; Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association; Nav-CARE, British Columbia; and, the Canadian Red Cross.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Company website
https://betterltc.ca
Categories
Graphic design Branding & style guides Illustration Training & development Communications
Industries
Hospital, health, wellness & medical

Recent projects

BetterLTC Research Assistant - Using Instagram as a knowledge mobilization tool

Project: The focus of the project is to co-create a marketing strategy for our Instagram posts to connect adults and persons caring with older adults. The information within the Instagram posts will provide micro-learning opportunities, promote self-care, and advocate for care practices that advance the quality of life for older adults.

Admin Roslyn Compton
Matches 1
Category Community engagement + 3
Open

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

Admin Roslyn Compton
Matches 1
Category Graphic design + 4
Open

BetterLTC - Caring with Confidence Podcast Series

Project Goals: To produce six podcast episodes for the BetterLTC Caring with Confidence series to inform, educate, and inspire conversations related to growing older to optimize quality of life and quality of care. The podcast episodes will raise awareness of issues related to growing older through the integration of lived experience, health research, and practice into each episode.

Admin Roslyn Compton
Matches 1
Category Market expansion + 4
Closed

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.

Admin Roslyn Compton
Matches 2
Category Product or service launch + 3
Closed

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