Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC)
@trecresearch.bsky.social
An applied and partnered health services research program that develops innovations and practical solutions that contribute to sustainable improvements in quality of care and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) homes.
Meet more of the TREC team!
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Meet more of the TREC team!
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Meet more of the TREC team!
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Meet more of the TREC team!
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Today is a day for reflection and remembrance
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today is a day for reflection and remembrance
Team meeting: In June the ARC LTC team came together in Halifax to review study findings, share ideas and identify priority areas for future analysis and dissemination.
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Team meeting: In June the ARC LTC team came together in Halifax to review study findings, share ideas and identify priority areas for future analysis and dissemination.
The Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC) team has been busy sharing research findings from the first ever wave of data collection in the Atlantic Region.
Here is what they have been up to:
Here is what they have been up to:
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC) team has been busy sharing research findings from the first ever wave of data collection in the Atlantic Region.
Here is what they have been up to:
Here is what they have been up to:
Congratulations!
Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations!
Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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TREC Research Assistant, Hadiya Huijer, presented a poster entitled #Trauma and continuing care homes: understanding current context and developing a framework for implementing trauma-informed care at the Canadian Association on #Gerontology conference in Montreal, October 23-25.
#longtermcare
#longtermcare
November 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
TREC Research Assistant, Hadiya Huijer, presented a poster entitled #Trauma and continuing care homes: understanding current context and developing a framework for implementing trauma-informed care at the Canadian Association on #Gerontology conference in Montreal, October 23-25.
#longtermcare
#longtermcare
Coming soon!
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Coming soon!
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
#Trauma Forum Report is now available!
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#Trauma Forum Report is now available!
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
Update on TREC's Manager Resilience Project
From September 22nd–26th, TREC hosted 2 separate in-person workshops for the Manager Resilience Project, with approximately 80 managers attending the week’s training.
THREAD!
#longtermcare #LTC #nursinghomes #olderadults #resilience
From September 22nd–26th, TREC hosted 2 separate in-person workshops for the Manager Resilience Project, with approximately 80 managers attending the week’s training.
THREAD!
#longtermcare #LTC #nursinghomes #olderadults #resilience
October 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Update on TREC's Manager Resilience Project
From September 22nd–26th, TREC hosted 2 separate in-person workshops for the Manager Resilience Project, with approximately 80 managers attending the week’s training.
THREAD!
#longtermcare #LTC #nursinghomes #olderadults #resilience
From September 22nd–26th, TREC hosted 2 separate in-person workshops for the Manager Resilience Project, with approximately 80 managers attending the week’s training.
THREAD!
#longtermcare #LTC #nursinghomes #olderadults #resilience
"As this year’s theme reminds us, older persons are powerful agents of change. Their voices must be heard in shaping policies, ending age-discrimination, and building inclusive societies." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Read
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#cdnpoli #LTC #longtermcare
Read
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#cdnpoli #LTC #longtermcare
October 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"As this year’s theme reminds us, older persons are powerful agents of change. Their voices must be heard in shaping policies, ending age-discrimination, and building inclusive societies." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Read
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#cdnpoli #LTC #longtermcare
Read
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#cdnpoli #LTC #longtermcare
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
"Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Read more:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
"Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Read more:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
"Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Read more:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
"Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Read more:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Highlighting TREC Senior Staff
Heather Titley started with TREC in December 2019 as the Project Coordinator for the Context project. Since then she has become Senior Project Coordinator, Acting Senior Manager, and in February 2025 Heather became TREC's Associate Director.
Heather Titley started with TREC in December 2019 as the Project Coordinator for the Context project. Since then she has become Senior Project Coordinator, Acting Senior Manager, and in February 2025 Heather became TREC's Associate Director.
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Highlighting TREC Senior Staff
Heather Titley started with TREC in December 2019 as the Project Coordinator for the Context project. Since then she has become Senior Project Coordinator, Acting Senior Manager, and in February 2025 Heather became TREC's Associate Director.
Heather Titley started with TREC in December 2019 as the Project Coordinator for the Context project. Since then she has become Senior Project Coordinator, Acting Senior Manager, and in February 2025 Heather became TREC's Associate Director.
September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
More TREC Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Anji Deng joined TREC in August 2025 as a Data Analyst. Anji holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from McGill University.
Anji Deng joined TREC in August 2025 as a Data Analyst. Anji holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from McGill University.
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
More TREC Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Anji Deng joined TREC in August 2025 as a Data Analyst. Anji holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from McGill University.
Anji Deng joined TREC in August 2025 as a Data Analyst. Anji holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from McGill University.
TREC Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Yasin J. S. Barbakh joined TREC in August 2025 as a PhD student in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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Yasin J. S. Barbakh joined TREC in August 2025 as a PhD student in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
TREC Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Yasin J. S. Barbakh joined TREC in August 2025 as a PhD student in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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Yasin J. S. Barbakh joined TREC in August 2025 as a PhD student in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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The TREC team:
In July 2025, Fiona Mackenzie returned to TREC as the Project Coordinator for two projects focused on advancing Trauma-Informed Care.
In July 2025, Fiona Mackenzie returned to TREC as the Project Coordinator for two projects focused on advancing Trauma-Informed Care.
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The TREC team:
In July 2025, Fiona Mackenzie returned to TREC as the Project Coordinator for two projects focused on advancing Trauma-Informed Care.
In July 2025, Fiona Mackenzie returned to TREC as the Project Coordinator for two projects focused on advancing Trauma-Informed Care.
Congratulations!
Ashikur (Ash) Rahman successfully completed his PhD candidacy exam on June 24, 2025. Ash is one of Dr. Estabrooks’ students and is studying compassion fatigue and burnout among care aides in LTC homes.
Ashikur (Ash) Rahman successfully completed his PhD candidacy exam on June 24, 2025. Ash is one of Dr. Estabrooks’ students and is studying compassion fatigue and burnout among care aides in LTC homes.
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations!
Ashikur (Ash) Rahman successfully completed his PhD candidacy exam on June 24, 2025. Ash is one of Dr. Estabrooks’ students and is studying compassion fatigue and burnout among care aides in LTC homes.
Ashikur (Ash) Rahman successfully completed his PhD candidacy exam on June 24, 2025. Ash is one of Dr. Estabrooks’ students and is studying compassion fatigue and burnout among care aides in LTC homes.
September 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Welcome Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Francki Collins joined TREC in June 2025 as a Research Data Management Assistant.
She recently completed her Library and Information Technology diploma at MacEwan University...
Francki Collins joined TREC in June 2025 as a Research Data Management Assistant.
She recently completed her Library and Information Technology diploma at MacEwan University...
September 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Welcome Staff, Trainees and Investigators!
Francki Collins joined TREC in June 2025 as a Research Data Management Assistant.
She recently completed her Library and Information Technology diploma at MacEwan University...
Francki Collins joined TREC in June 2025 as a Research Data Management Assistant.
She recently completed her Library and Information Technology diploma at MacEwan University...
TREC presented at The Our Future is Aging Conference!
TREC's Drs Tannaz Saeidzadeh Carole Estabrooks presented:
-A [fairly] rapid province-wide implementation of an evidence-based intervention in the long-term care setting,
and
-Recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 in long term care homes
TREC's Drs Tannaz Saeidzadeh Carole Estabrooks presented:
-A [fairly] rapid province-wide implementation of an evidence-based intervention in the long-term care setting,
and
-Recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 in long term care homes
August 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
TREC presented at The Our Future is Aging Conference!
TREC's Drs Tannaz Saeidzadeh Carole Estabrooks presented:
-A [fairly] rapid province-wide implementation of an evidence-based intervention in the long-term care setting,
and
-Recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 in long term care homes
TREC's Drs Tannaz Saeidzadeh Carole Estabrooks presented:
-A [fairly] rapid province-wide implementation of an evidence-based intervention in the long-term care setting,
and
-Recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 in long term care homes
Feedback from TREC Projects
On July 21st, TREC held a webinar to discuss findings from our qualitative interviews with staff in 8 continuing care homes in Alberta on their experiences caring for residents with a known or suspected history of trauma.
On July 21st, TREC held a webinar to discuss findings from our qualitative interviews with staff in 8 continuing care homes in Alberta on their experiences caring for residents with a known or suspected history of trauma.
August 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Feedback from TREC Projects
On July 21st, TREC held a webinar to discuss findings from our qualitative interviews with staff in 8 continuing care homes in Alberta on their experiences caring for residents with a known or suspected history of trauma.
On July 21st, TREC held a webinar to discuss findings from our qualitative interviews with staff in 8 continuing care homes in Alberta on their experiences caring for residents with a known or suspected history of trauma.
Remembering Heather Fifield
We are sad to announce the passing of Heather Fifield on June 3rd, 2025. Our heartfelt condolences to Heather's family and friends.
We are sad to announce the passing of Heather Fifield on June 3rd, 2025. Our heartfelt condolences to Heather's family and friends.
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Remembering Heather Fifield
We are sad to announce the passing of Heather Fifield on June 3rd, 2025. Our heartfelt condolences to Heather's family and friends.
We are sad to announce the passing of Heather Fifield on June 3rd, 2025. Our heartfelt condolences to Heather's family and friends.
More Upcoming TREC Projects!
TREC has received funding from the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services to develop a Trauma Informed Care Resource Kit.
#longtermcare #LTC #trauma #TIC #traumainformedcare
TREC has received funding from the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services to develop a Trauma Informed Care Resource Kit.
#longtermcare #LTC #trauma #TIC #traumainformedcare
August 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
More Upcoming TREC Projects!
TREC has received funding from the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services to develop a Trauma Informed Care Resource Kit.
#longtermcare #LTC #trauma #TIC #traumainformedcare
TREC has received funding from the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services to develop a Trauma Informed Care Resource Kit.
#longtermcare #LTC #trauma #TIC #traumainformedcare
The TRACE (Trauma Research for Adverse Care aides’ Experiences) Survey aims to understand how care aides’ exposure to life event trauma and traumatic/adverse events in the work environment affect their mental health, burnout and intention to leave.
#careaides #PSWs #trauma #longtermcare #LTC
#careaides #PSWs #trauma #longtermcare #LTC
August 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The TRACE (Trauma Research for Adverse Care aides’ Experiences) Survey aims to understand how care aides’ exposure to life event trauma and traumatic/adverse events in the work environment affect their mental health, burnout and intention to leave.
#careaides #PSWs #trauma #longtermcare #LTC
#careaides #PSWs #trauma #longtermcare #LTC