Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
5 Reasons VR/360 Therapy WORKS
There are many reasons to believe in the therapeutic power of VR/360 media content, but we’ve boiled it down to 5 for you. Pictures speak more than words, scroll through these photos to see how Immersive Therapy touches the lives of elderly residents in Long Term Care. Click the link to learn more about this project, and…
Read MoreMindfulness VR/360: Erie Canal
Relax and Unwind in Crosswater’s VR/360 excursion along the Erie Canal. John Michael Adamo’s therapeutic music adds another level of tranquility and mindfulness. If your immersive experience is in a headset, enjoy this VR/360 experience in 3D! If using a phone, tablet or desktop, remember to increase the quality in the video settings for the best…
Read MoreThe Albert Project
The Albert Project revolutionized Long Term Care. The collaborative research initiative brought many innovative forces to the forefront of the LTC community in Ontario, Canada. Crosswater believes in the power of immersive media to improve the quality of life for Long Term Care residents with Alzheimers. Watch this short Documentary to learn more about how…
Read MorePerson Centered Care
Person Centered Care: The final video in our 12 part series following the research and story of the Albert Project. Research helps prove that it really is the little things that can make a difference. Proud to be part of our research team’s commitment to improving Dementia residents’ quality of life, thanks to Primacare Living…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 11
Many dread the day that dementia sets in, but it is nice to be reminded that there is hope! . Albert Melchoir was the man behind the movement which aims to improve the quality of life for people suffering from dementia and alzheimer’s. Watch Part 11 of our mini-doc series about his legacy to learn…
Read MoreMoira Welsh’s New Book
Looking for a good read? Investigative Reporter at the Toronto Star, Moira Welsh’s, new book, ‘Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care,’ explores many of the positive developments that are bringing hope to our aging population. . Crosswater’s collaborative research initiative, The Albert Project, was among the many inspiring experiences that Moira discovered while writing the…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 10
Maybe you’ve seen our previous posts about the Albert Project. But have you wondered, “Who is Albert?” Hear from Albert’s children about how witnessing their father’s battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia motivated them to name the research initiative in his honor. In the spirit of finding creative solutions to improve the quality of life for…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 9
Crosswater has a mission – find creative ways to reduce anxiety and depression experienced by Long Term Care residents dealing with Alzheimer’s & dementia. . Our collaborative research initiative, The Albert Project, aimed to do just that. We challenged established methods of long term care with innovative immersive experiences. Our goal is to propel musically…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 8
Do you know about the powerful effect of music therapy on Dementia/Alzheimer’s patients? Numerous studies have supported this claim. Crosswater’s composer, John Michael Adamo, knows the positive influence of music. It’s why his original compositions for the Albert Project were such an integral component of the immersive media content that we created for the dementia…
Read MoreVR/360- Erie Canal
Relax and Unwind in Crosswater’s VR/360 scene along the banks of the Erie Canal. John Michael Adamo’s therapeutic music was created to calm the agitated and elevate the depressed Alzheimer’s & Dementia population, and is used in mindfulness programs too. The full version of this, and others like it, will be available on our new…
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