Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
The Albert Project – Part 7
Research encourages innovation, and innovation raises the bar. . This was the collaborative spirit under which we operated as a contributing member of the collaborative research initiative called ‘The Albert Project’. Along with @primacareliving, Centre for Ageing and Brain Health Innovation, & @westernU, we raised the bar by giving caregivers the opportunity to explore new tools that…
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The best part about memories is being able to create them. Many of us take that for granted. . The struggles faced by individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and their families, must feel insurmountable. A research initiative called “The Albert Project,” set out to find solutions to alleviate those struggles. This video is part 6 in…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 5
How do you calm an agitated dementia patient? . Our research based immersive experiences reduce anxiety, boredom & agitation. But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what these family members of a dementia sufferer have to say in this video. This is Part 5 of our collaborative research with Primacare Living Solutions,…
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2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. Especially for our elderly population and their families & caretakers. . Can you imagine how it feels to have your face forgotten by your dearest loved one? It’s a reality for millions of family members’ struggling with the mental degradation caused by dementia. The Albert Project’s researchers…
Read MoreThe Albert Project – Part 3
The Albert Project’s preliminary research results brought some light to residents and their families living through the darkness of dementia. ? . To our delight, after experiencing our unique therapeutic VR/360 immersive media, some residents were more talkative, engaged, and began gaining weight. These were important steps towards improving the quality of life for residents…
Read MoreNew Book
‘Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care,’ explores the evolving ways to live in our later years. It’s a new book by Investigative Reporter at the The Toronto Star, Moria Welsh. . Crosswater’s collaborative research initiative, The Albert Project, was among the many experiences that Moria was inspired by while writing the book. It…
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If you could reduce pharmaceutical dependencies in Long Term care residents with the addition of VR/360 Therapy, would you consider it? . The Albert Project, Crosswater’s collaborative research initiative in partnership with Primacare Living Solutions, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, & Western University has studied the therapeutic benefit of soothing Immersive VR/360 media content…
Read MoreOpportunity
When opportunity knocks, open the door to the possibilities. It’s what Crosswater discovered when we sought to create positive change in the lives of those impacted by the deteriorating effects of Alzheimers. . For years, Crosswater’s collaborative research initiative, in partnership with Primacare Living Solutions, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, & Western University, has…
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Join the fight against Alzheimer’s & Dementia. #ThrowbackThursday to one of Crosswater’s proudest achievements – The VR/360 Therapy Research study aimed at improving Long Term Care residents’ quality of life by harnessing the immersive engagement achieved with Virtual Reality, coupled with the emotive power of music therapy. One year ago, we shared our findings at…
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There are many reasons to believe in Immersive Therapy, but we’ve boiled it down to the top 5 for you. . Crosswater’s VR/360 Immersive Therapy content was an integral part of the Albert Project research initiative. Along with our research partners, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, Primacare Living Solutions, & Western University, we aimed to prove that…
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