KL-CARE Annual Report 2016-2017
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PLEASE PROGRAM EVALUATION
KL-CARE'S IMPACT
INCREASED CAPACITY
KL-CARE found that the program increased
volunteers' confidence and skills in providing
activities for long-term care residents.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE
KL-CARE discovered that the program enhanced
quality of life and meaningful engagement for
residents.
IMPROVED SATISFACTION
KL-CARE found that Baycrest staff reported high
satisfaction with PLEASE volunteers on the unit.
Janis Sternhill, MEd
Director, Volunteer Services, Baycrest
Because of our collaboration with KL-CARE, PLEASE could be studied and promoted.
The undeniable benefits of trained volunteers engaging with residents in long-term
care were validated, which allows us the opportunity for growth and stability.
PROMOTED EVALUATION
KL-CARE developed an evaluation toolkit that
can be used for additional spontaneous activity
engagement programs.
THE FUTURE OF
PLEASE
For the next phase of the study,
KL-CARE will collaborate with
other researchers at Baycrest
to examine the impact of this
program on individual residents'
health outcomes. The PLEASE
program will be scaled up to
multiple units in the Apotex
Centre, and it will also be
compared with other cognitive
stimulation programs offered
to long-term care residents.
KL-CARE's findings demonstrated...
