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SharpBrains Virtual Summit
Mel Barsky
CABHI
May 9, 2019

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About Baycrest

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TORONTO

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BAYCREST. @ 101
Academic Health Science Centre Fully
Affiliated with the University of Toronto
470 bed long term care home
260 bed complex continuing care hospital
190 suite assisted living facility
120 suite independent living facility
400+ ambulatory clinic visits / day
85 Community Day Programs

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Rotman Research Institute @ 30
• The Rotman Research Institute
(RRI) is a premier centre for the
study of human brain function
• 150+ staff, of which 27 hold
academic appointments at the
University of Toronto and other
partner universities

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CABHI: A Solution Accelerator
Mission Statement
To accelerate the development, validation,
commercialization, dissemination and adoption of
innovative products, services and best practices to
support brain health and aging
Vision Statement
A world in which people can age in the setting of their
choice, maintaining their cognitive, emotional, and
physical well-being as well as their independence as
long as possible
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What We Do
• Identify, invest and advance
promising innovations in aging and
brain health through development,
testing and mobilization
• Connect commercial innovators to
brain health and aging experts
• Inspire a culture of innovation and
knowledge transfer in the seniors care
sector
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Four Innovation Opportunities
1. Lack of innovation at the point of care
2. Sparse evidence of commercial product
effectiveness
3. Slow diffusion of scientific innovations to
the marketplace/bedside
4. Access to mentorship and funding that that
can push innovations towards
commercialization
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CABHI’s Innovation Pipeline
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CABHI Partners – A Global Network

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SPARK Program

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The Spark Program
Program Details
• CABHI is inviting point-of-care staff to “try something
different” to improve the lives of older adults, persons with
dementia and their care partners.
• Apply to the Spark program to receive up to $50,000 (CAD)
over 12 months that can be used to develop and refine early-
stage solutions or to adapt and test a commercially available
solution in a real-world environment.
• A total of $2.5M available across all projects
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The Spark Program
The Applicant:
Must be one of the following:
• Point-of-care worker:
Healthcare Professionals, Allied Health Professionals, Personal
Support Workers, Certified Nursing Assistants, Support Staff
• Point-of-care manager; or person who directly manages clinical care
delivery
• Point of care researcher
Researcher of applied or translational research in a care setting
Must be employed at a Canadian healthcare organization or a member of
the SQLI network
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CABHI Innovation Themes
Caregiver Support:
Solutions that support caregivers (formal and informal) in their care for older
adults living with dementia
Aging in Place:
Solutions that enable older adults with dementia to maximize their independence
so that they can age in their desired setting. (e.g. by reducing falls, addressing
social isolation, etc.)
Care Coordination &
Navigation:
Solutions that help older adults, caregivers and healthcare providers to better
coordinate and navigate care for older adults with dementia
Cognitive Health:
Solutions that improve brain/cognitive health for aging adults and/or support the
identification and assessment of adults at risk for dementia/cognitive impairment
Aging Indigenous &
Rural Populations
Solutions that address aging and brain health challenges particularly focusing on
Indigenous populations and individuals in rural and remote areas
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How to Apply
3 simple steps
1. Starting May 13th, 2019, Visit cabhi.com and click on
2. Read the Spark Call for Innovations Information Package
3. Submit an application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019
4. Email info@cabhi.com for info
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Shared Priorities – Government
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Visit: cabhi.com to apply
Email: info@cabhi.com for
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