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and cost-effective way to present unique enrichment programming to residents. Requirements to receive the program-


ming are minimal. High-speed internet, a connected device such as a laptop or tablet, and a display screen are all that is needed. Viewers can interact with the presenter through a chat feature managed by the community’s activity director. The activity director can supplement the program with discussion groups and special activities re- lated to the subject matter. Topics for future presentations include


gardening, cooking, Americana, arts and crafts, and classic cars. The intention is to eventually offer daily programs. The service is available by monthly subscription.


iN2L: It’s never too late to embrace technology Even the most tech-averse seniors have learned to love iN2L, an engagement tech- nology that uses touch screens to offer a wide range of entertainment, therapeutic, and educational activities for group and individual use. Its name is an acronym for “It’s never too late,” meaning that people can learn to embrace technology at any age. The iN2L system is loaded with more


than 4,500 pieces of content and applica- tions. The content is curated especially for older adults and is easily accessible with a few taps of the screen. The screens are placed in common areas to facilitate social interaction and draw residents from their individual residences. Residents can use the system to exercise


together, play brain games, communicate with families via video chat or email, watch TV shows and movies, build puzzles, par- ticipate in therapeutic programming, and much more. Some of the more unique applications allow users to try a flight sim- ulator, paint pictures, compose music on a digital keyboard, or even touch the screen to make ripples in a virtual koi pond. Communities can choose to offer the


content on one of several hardware options: either a 23-inch touch screen computer package or a 60” or 70” touch screen that functions as both a computer display and


television. iN2L recently released a family of tablets called Focus for individual use. The tablets will provide residents the op- portunity to access iN2L content or commu- nicate with family members without having to use the community’s main computer. Jack York, president and cofounder


of iN2L, said he was inspired to start the company after finding that senior living res- idents benefitted from using computers, but often needed an easier navigation system. The icons on the iN2L screen are pic-


ture-based and readily understood by users at a range of cognition levels. Although iN2L has proven particularly effective for people with dementia, it contains content tailored to the full range of cognitive abili- ty. “The reality is that especially in assisted living, there are so many people that just want it to be easier, and whether they’re dealing with cognitive decline or not, having individualized content in an easy to access format has a benefit for the whole popula- tion,” York said. Using the iN2L technology has brought out a renewed vigor in people who had


previously been unreachable. “There’s such breadth of content that virtually anybody can be reached with things that are meaning- ful to them,” said York. He recalls a woman at a community in California with late-stage dementia who turned out to be a whiz at putting together puzzles on the screen. She sought out other residents to join her in the activity and taught them how to do it. Residents who use the technology gain cognitive stimulation, an improved qual- ity of life, a reduction in loneliness and boredom, a reduced need for psychotropic drugs, and increased communication with friends and family. Families benefit from the technology as


well. “Kids who were terrified of visiting the community can go in and see a 70-inch touch screen and play a puzzle with Grand- ma or play Tic Tac Toe,” said York. It also makes the job of the activity direc-


tor more efficient by providing ready-made content for meaningful engagement pro- gramming. It is proven to increase resident therapy minutes and aids in meeting several regulatory requirements.


A resident using iN2L technology to paint. Photo courtesy of iN2L and Brookdale Senior Living. JULY/AUGUST 2018 ARGENTUM.ORG 25


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