Rebecca Pippy

• This residency is a research project funded by the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University and the Niagara Housing Authority
• The residency aims to engage residents in recreational and social activity programming within the building and the community, in exchange for housing for the year during the Master of Applied Gerontology program.
• This research project is designed to determine the benefits of a future Gerontologist living with/building connections with residents and supporting their quality of life.
• Awarded to one MAG student per year

Coordinated unit activities for 12 mobile residents with Advanced Dementia

Working with a Psychologist at the George Darte Funeral Home in St. Catherines, ON, to develop Grief Support packages targeting older adults and caregivers of people with chronic illness and/or dementia.

Contributing to 3 active Grief Support groups running through the funeral home, including one for older adults, those who have lost children, and young families who have lost a parent

Supporting staff to deliver End-of-Life Planning Seminars at local Long-Term Care facilities

Funeral Service and Reception support as needed

• Coordinated unit activities for 12 mobile residents with Advanced Dementia
• Collaboration as part of a healthcare team focused on resident centered care
• Offered one-on-one companionship for residents and support for their family members
• Organized and delivered various recreation therapy activities/programming for small/large groups of residents
• Organized and planned events on designated unit as well as through out the facility

• Internship focused on non-mobile residents with Advanced Dementia
• Collaboration as part of a healthcare team focused on resident centered care
• Offered one-on-one support and companionship for 20+ residents
• Organized and delivered various recreation therapy activities/programming for small/large groups of residents

• Internship focused on residents with Early-Stage Dementia including challenges in mobility and presbycusis
• Coordinated team of Junior Volunteers
• Worked in collaboration as part of a healthcare team focused on resident centered care
• Offered one-on-one support and companionship to 25+ residents
• Organized and delivered various therapeutic recreation activities/events for small/large groups of residents
• Facilitated activities such as: painting, cooking, sensory care, and special events