Publications by authors named "Jordane Trepanier"
Description.: Recently translated and adapted to the French-Canadian context, the program (Lifestyle Redesign) aims to develop meaningful and healthy lifestyle. The influence of this newly adapted program on older French-Canadians was, however, unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The transition from school to adulthood is a critical time for families of youth with disabilities. Few studies have focused on the needs of families of youths with fragile X syndrome. This syndrome is often associated with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, which creates specific needs that must be documented to improve transition planning.
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- The Lifestyle Redesign program, originally developed in California, aims to help older adults lead healthier and more meaningful lives, but its effects on French-Canadians had not been studied before.
- This study employed mixed methods, including surveys and interviews, to evaluate the impact of a French Canadian adaptation of the program on health, social participation, leisure, and mobility among older adults aged 65 and above.
- Results indicated significant improvements in mental health, leisure interest, and social participation, particularly for those with disabilities, highlighting the program’s positive influence on various aspects of participants' lives.
Background.: The Lifestyle Redesign® (LR) aims to support health, functioning, and quality of life of older adults through the development of healthy and meaningful routines. However, evidence concerning the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this intervention is scattered.
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