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To see the clients face light up and see them smile when you come in the door. It lets you know that you are doing something very important and that it's more than just a job.

– Pamela MacKarney

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I have enjoyed working at Northwood for 3 years now. Seeing my residents smile each day is enough reassurance that this is where I need and want to be working :) it is such a rewarding job. We work as a team daily. Putting our residents needs first. It feels like a family at Northwood. I love my job.

– Joy Laing

Research and Innovation at Northwood Meet Andrea Mayo: Northwood Research Associate

Andrea is the Northwood Research Associate and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Health with the Geriatric Medicine Research Unit! Andrea manages all incoming and outgoing research projects here at Northwood and is working to ensure the Northwood community is up to date on all research happenings. Andrea uses data analytics to understand health behaviours and the aging process.

“This is my dream role! I am lucky enough to work alongside other aging and health researchers and with an organization who genuinely cares and strives every day to make a difference for their community. I am excited to develop in this role, with this organization, and with our local aging community!” If you have any comments or ideas you would like to bring forward about Research and Innovation, please email andrea.mayo@nwood.ns.ca

Current Research Projects:

Developing and Testing a residentcentred rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with Dementia

Dementia increases the likelihood of impaired mobility, falls, and fractures. Engaging in routine rehabilitation sessions can improve quality of life and mobility while also preventing falls and fractures. However, people living with dementia are less likely to receive this rehabilitation and are often excluded from rehabilitation studies. The purpose of this study is to identify the goals of rehabilitation and the meaning of quality of life and function for those in long-term care living with dementia. In addition, this project will identify barriers and facilitators to adequate nutrition intake through the lens of residents living with dementia, their family members, and their care staff. This study is currently looking for people to get involved! They are looking for: long-term care residents with moderate-to-severe dementia, family members for long-term care residents living with dementia, staff who provide care for residents with dementia and staff who provide meal-time care of residents living with dementia. If you are interested or want to learn more, email Andrea Mayo at andrea.mayo@nwood.ns.ca.

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