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Kat
Life Enrichment Director
Nicole Bieshaar
Activity + Respite Worker
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It’s wonderful to see our clients so engaged with the puzzles and word searches. The trivia is especially popular and participants get a buzz out of getting the answers right. Golden Carers is our go-to resource on a weekly basis, and it’s rewarding to include it in our activity programs.
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Hi all. I am wondering what types of technology you are using in your facilities? Aside from Ipads, I am researching some technology for next years budget. I'm hoping to get a VR headset. Are there any programs or devices you use that are a bit more on the tech side? Already have a Wii as well.
Wow do you really have some great devices
You must have a big budget which is so lucky because many do not
What about an Itouch I know it is more low tech than what you have but it's a good for a listening to music it is good for those who like something smaller than an iPad
Here are some of the articles on golden Carers about technology
They will give you some ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/10-ways-technology-is-improving-assisted-living/5846/
https://www.goldencarers.com/5-fun-technology-activities-for-residents-/4999/
Here is another idea that might be of interest to you it's on the pricey side but some people love it
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/20456/
I hope this helps
And I want to tell you how lucky you are to be able to get these things for your residents
Hi Kat,
We've only just recently started incorporating technology. The iPad is a favorite though and we've gotten some wonderful use out of it when doing 1:1's, music groups, and armchair travel. It is also better to bring with you in case a scheduled activity isn't working and you want to switch it up without having to dig in the activity closet.
We got Alexa ( the Amazon Echo ) this winter and it became all the rage, some of my residents even purchased them for their rooms. We did some workshops and posted a list of “ What Alexa can do” lists. Our staff uses Alexa to play music. It is so easy, you just ask “Alexa play Frank Sinatra” no need to keep CDs. We often ask Alexa questions when we play trivia.
You are lucky to Sharon
I think Alexa could be really helpful