With the recent release of headsets such as Apple’s Vision Pro, which came out in January, interest in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has increased exponentially. When a user puts on a VR or AR device, they can see virtual content projected on the display screen … [Read more...] about The Ageless Power Of VR And AR
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Ideas For Sensory-Friendly Activities – What Do Your Senses Need?
Ideas for sensory-friendly activities: a continuation from the article What Do Your Senses Need? - Our Sensory System’s Important Role. Whether your challenge is combating sensory decline or toning down sensory overload, the good news is that there are many simple activities … [Read more...] about Ideas For Sensory-Friendly Activities – What Do Your Senses Need?
Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Scammers are persuasive and believable, whether they are pretending to be an IRS agent collecting taxes, posing as a grandchild who’s in jail and needs bail money, acting like an IT professional to get a virus off your computer, creating a fake social media profile, or professing … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power Of Visitors & Good Questions
When you visit someone, you demonstrate love and show that someone is special enough to be seen, even when not at their best. The nice thing is that you can visit in person or online via Facetime or Zoom, and it can be short. It is perfectly OK for a caregiver to ask … [Read more...] about Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power Of Visitors & Good Questions