3F Research Group

Abbi is in her first year of Medicine at Dalhousie University. This is her fourth year working with the 3F Research Group. She has greatly enjoyed learning more about research in a professional and inclusive environment. Abbi is currently working on a project focused on co-creating a prehabilitation program for lung cancer in Indigenous populations.

Her main tasks with the 3F Research Group involves social media and website development. She is a captain of the Dalhousie Track and Field team, loves to read and bake as much as possible.

Sloan is a third year Bachelor of Science Honours Kinesiology Co-operative student at the University of Waterloo. She has experience in neuroscience and rehabilitation research labs at the University of Waterloo. With the Bone Health and Exercise Science, she focused on supporting research participants during exercise sessions in a study looking at different types of exercise to best prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis or low bone density. In addition, Sloan has experience with the Neurocognition and Mobility Lab, supporting various research studies including the impact of anxiety on gait, and a new assessment tool for Parkinson’s disease to better quantify symptom severity.

In her role as Student Design Assistant in the 3F Research Group, Sloan will assist with the ongoing development, design, and piloting of an online learning module about dementia for rehabilitation professionals. She has a passionate about digital work and healthcare. Sloan is excited to join the 3F Research Group to reduce barriers in providing rehabilitation to individuals living with dementia.

I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2011 from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and an MSc in Rehabilitation Science in 2019 from University of British Columbia, Canada. I currently work in long term care, providing physiotherapy  services to geriatric populations that include many people living with dementia. My involvement with the 3F Research Group on the Dementia Moves Study reflects my interest in advancing physiotherapy care for this population. 

I am Ange-estelle an internationally trained physiotherapist. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy a long time ago. After that, I completed several training courses mainly in the field of neurology which allowed me to have a fulfilling career. I am passionate about physiotherapy and delight to see its major impact on current healthcare services.

Two notable points in my career are: My experience in Côte d’Ivoire in the Neurology department at the Abidjan-Cocody University Hospital, where I was able to set up a therapeutic education program for family caregivers. It was about making physiotherapy accessible to population beyond material barriers but even more linguistic and cultural ones. In France, after a degree in neurovascular pathologies, I mainly worked in a neurovascular unit. There, knowing the value of family caregivers’ commitment in patient care, I was able to propose sessions of therapeutic education for family caregivers, based on my Ivorian experience. Since my arrival in Halifax, I have worked as a French instructor at Sainte Anne University. Here I’m also participating in reducing barriers created by language.

I began the process to become a licensed physiotherapist here in Canada, to continue to share my experience with the new generation and work on different solutions in healthcare with physiotherapy. Working as physiotherapy assistant in the Dementia Moves program is a good opportunity for me to participate in reducing barriers for long-term care residents living with dementia but also mine with English as my third language.

My name is Claire, and I’m currently a first-year Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology student at Dalhousie University. I have a strong interest in working with various populations in areas related to language development, communication disorder and overall health and well-being. I chose to volunteer with the 3F Research Group to gain experience in the field and contribute to meaningful research.

Hi! My name is Karla de Waal, and I am a Research Assistant with the 3F Research Group. I am currently in my fourth year of Kinesiology at Dalhousie with plans of entering physiotherapy or medicine. I chose to volunteer with the 3F Research Group because I believe the study has potential to enhance quality of life in Dementia patients by preventing functional decline, and in turn this can positively impact their friends and family. Additionally, I enjoy working with geriatric populations and providing them with the opportunity to socialize and get active!

I am a 3^rd year Biology Major, planning to go to physical therapy school eventually! I am from the Bahamas, and I hope to bring everything I’ve learnt back home. Being active and feeling physically great is one of my favorite things, so helping others achieve that in any capacity is my goal. I am enjoying everything I’m learning and working hard to improve the quality of life for others. 

V is a first-year PhD student in Health at Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on preventive brain health, co-design, game theory, and health economics. She plans to pursue a career in health consultancy after completing her PhD and is also considering further studies in law. V joined the 3F Research Group as a volunteer to gain hands-on experience working with patients with dementia and to connect with peers/faculty who share similar research interests.

My name is Danielle Gagne and I am currently in my senior year of the Therapeutic Recreation program at Dalhousie University. After I complete my degree, I would either like to work as a Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) with older adults or continue my studies and pursue a Masters of Aging and Family Science at Mount Saint Vincent University. I chose to volunteer with the 3F research group because I have a passion for working with and learning from older adults experiencing dementia and/or Alzheimer’s and believe Dementia Moves is a great opportunity to do just the same!