Resident engagement Calming interactive activities
effectively distract minds and softly encourage movement, as they reward users for their actions. For example, a flower garden activity requires users to wave their hands across a field of flowers to help them bloom. Visual activities like these have encouraged even the most withdrawn residents to express themselves and connect with others, boosting their wellbeing. On the other hand, active games
encourage the development of motor skills and cognitive thinking, whether that is over a friendly game of ping-pong or a melodic moment on a piano. In addition, the projection effects can instil a sense of confidence in those who may not be able to interact so freely in the physical world, e.g. slowed down ping-pong balls and giant piano keys. A 2020 study by Care Research into
the effects of interactive projectors in care homes found that 90 per cent of respondents reported that interacting with a projector positively impacted residents’ physical ability and movements. A further 80 per cent agreed that the technology had provided more quality social time.
For all the benefits that they can
bring, interactive projectors are a worthwhile investment. The same Care Research project found that 85 per cent of respondents used their interactive projector every week and that 39 per cent used it every day, highlighting their functionality in care settings and how they provide engaging, personalised care.
Jess Chenery
Jess Chenery is a coffee-drinking content executive at sensory solutions and therapeutic resources provider Rhino UK. During her time at the company, she has blossomed into an in-house sensory expert and helped launch several successful content-led campaigns, including Rhino’s lockdown-inspired Sensory at Home collection. On a day-to-day basis, Jess is usually busy producing an array of purposeful, engaging, and informative content for Rhino’s diverse audience. Her goal is to uplift the lives of those with mental,
Conclusion Creating opportunities for meaningful activities takes time, resources, and a whole effort from your care team. It is not something that can be implemented overnight and can take weeks or even months to start running effectively and smoothly but remember that time effort will be worth it.
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