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  • Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults

    Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults The project, titled “Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” is a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Vancouver campus for older adults. Recognizing the importance of lifelong learning and […] Read More

  • Students and AI in Academia: Exploring Students’ Perspectives on the Use of AI-Enabled Services, such as ChatGPT, in Academia

    Students and AI in Academia: Exploring Students’ Perspectives on the Use of AI-Enabled Services, such as ChatGPT, in Academia As AI services grow increasingly popular, AI may provide opportunities to both enhance learning and introduce risks to the learning process.  One of the most popular AI-enabled tools is ChatGPT, which is a language model developed […] Read More

  • Cycling Game: Exploring the Acceptability and Use of Gamified Rehabilitation Exercise for Older Adults in Long-Term Care

    Cycling Game: Exploring the Acceptability and Use of Gamified Rehabilitation Exercise for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Gamified Rehabilitation exercises contribute to supporting older adults who experience functional and cognitive impairments in Long Term Care (LTC) homes through a more motivating and entertaining way. The gamified rehabilitation exercise utilized in this study is designed and […] Read More

  • Sleepsense: Implementing SleepSense Technology for Hospitalized Older Adults

    Sleepsense: Implementing SleepSense Technology for Hospitalized Older Adults The team aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of SleepSense® technology in an in-patient subacute geriatric and psychiatric setting. SleepSense® is a non-wearable, unobtrusive sleep monitoring sensor, different from the currently in place visual checks and nursing documentation, which uses a Somnolog. This study will be […] Read More

  • Co-Create Virtual Reality in Long Term Care

    Co-create Virtual Reality in Long Term Care What is the purpose of this study? To collaboratively develop a Virtual Reality Immersive Program in partnership with older adults, individuals who are living with dementia, their care partners, staff, and decision-makers in long-term care. What is Virtual Reality (VR)? Virtual Reality is a simulated 3D environment that […] Read More

At IDEA lab, we connect health system planners, researchers, patients, and students to create innovative solutions:

We improve patient outcomes through
Patient-Oriented Research (POR)

We apply innovative technology for the betterment of healthcare

Let’s share our latest inclusive, collaborative work with you…

EDI Strategies for Research with Patient & Public Involvement

At UBC IDEA Lab, we are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in all our research initiatives. This video highlights our collaborative work with Canadian and Australian teams on incorporating EDI principles into dementia-focused research with patient and public partners. Learn about the challenges we faced and the strategies we developed to co-create a more inclusive and impactful research environment for older adults and their caregivers.

Watch the video to discover how EDI can transform collaborative research for better outcomes

Welcome to Our Virtual Reality Toolkit for Older Adults!

Our virtual reality toolkit is designed with love and care to help improve the lives of older adults living with dementia.

This is the combined efforts of the Co-Create VR project teams, hospital staff, family/patient partners, and older adults have brought this toolkit to fruition!



At UBC IDEA Lab, we use the ENRICH framework to enhance students’ experiences in long-term care settings. By following six strategic tips, we improve learning and foster intergenerational relationships. Watch the video created by our talented Summer 2024 WorkLearn team!

Project Highlights

  • Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults
    Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults The project, titled “Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” is a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Vancouver campus for older adults. Recognizing the importance of lifelong learning and… Read more: Towards an Age-Friendly University: Insights from Culturally Diverse Community-Dwelling Older Adults
  • Lovot Robot
    Lovot Robot: A New Mobile Social Robot to Improve the Quality of Life for Persons With Dementia Approximately 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia. Social robots have been developed and tested to determine whether they improve the quality of life for persons with dementia. A new mobile social robot, LOVOT has advanced artificial… Read more: Lovot Robot
  • Virtual Reality Program in Long Term Care
    Virtual Reality Program in Long Term Care Poster Youtube Links Our Team Principal Investigator: Dr. Lillian Hung Lab members: Jim Mann, Mona Upreti, Alisha Tumar, Winnie Kan and David So Project Co-leads: Sonia Hardern (Regional Practice Lead, Research and Knowledge Translation) & Joey Wong. Questions? Email Joey Wong at joey.wong@ubc.ca GlobalNews Interview: Watch us on… Read more: Virtual Reality Program in Long Term Care

Events

  • GSA 2024, Seattle, USA, November 13 -16, 2024
    GSA 2024, Seattle, USA, November 13 -16, 2024  The UBC IDEA Lab proudly participated in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 in Seattle, USA (GSA 2024). This premier international event brought together global leaders in older adult research, and our team… Read more: GSA 2024, Seattle, USA, November 13 -16, 2024
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (CIHR) Policy Research Roundtable 2024
    Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (CIHR) Policy Research Roundtable 2024 On October 30, Dr. Lillian Hung and our older adult partner, Dr. Jim Mann, LL.D., co-presented at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche… Read more: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (CIHR) Policy Research Roundtable 2024
  • Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) 2024 Conference in Edmonton, Alberta
    Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) 2024 Conference in Edmonton, Alberta This October, UBC IDEA Lab proudly showcased our commitment to advancing care for older adults at CAG 2024. Our team presented 14 posters and several impactful co-presentations, sharing our latest innovations aimed at enhancing well-being,… Read more: Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) 2024 Conference in Edmonton, Alberta

Accomplishments

In 2023, our researchers, patient and family partners, trainees and students achieved…




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