The Media Room Project

Reawakening the Connection

With the touch of a button, the world opens up to our seniors facing memory challenges, reawakening them to what they have lived, cherished and loved.

Fraserview Care Lodge, the first complex care facility built in Richmond over 40 years ago is successfully implementing a ‘media room’ to improve the delivery of person-centered care. Several forms of technology are successfully being used, documented and recorded.

Forms of technology implemented

  • A touchscreen desktop with an adapted Skype program specifically designed for seniors
  • Boomerang MIND by Intellicare - Content created to intellectually stimulate Alzheimer’s and dementia clients
  • An apple TV / Wi-Fi connection for live viewing of photos, videos and specifically designed intellectual content for Alzheimer’s and dementia clients
  • A swivel head laptop for portable use
  • Main computer for setting up email and using the internet with family members, staff and volunteers
  • Apple iPads for viewing intellectual content and communicating with larger TV areas that are connected to the Apple TV

Using the various forms of technology we are increasing both the quality and the quantity of visits with our seniors. We are effectively using our media room and specifically created content to reduce challenging behaviors and isolation, stimulate intellectual activity and provide emotional connection with a person-centered approach.

Taking a 360-degrees approach, technology is being used to improve the connection between care givers and residents. Producing 2-min digital biographies we are pioneering a way to revolutionize the delivery of person-centered care, improving quality care with minimal outlay.

In terms of future housing concerns, technology considerations are key to creating an optimum quality of life for the aging. Even in the existing structures, adaptations can be made that can significantly impact the experiences of those who are facing cognitive decline and who now require additional care.

We are ready to press the button and improve their lives.