Virtual Services

With the unprecedented timing of COVID-19 bringing the need for innovation and
creativity, we have decided to introduce a virtual aspect to our served population.

Unfortunately, so many lives have been lost and continue to be lost from not only COVID-19 but
also isolation and depression. Therefore, by utilizing our virtual services participants are able to experience more individualized person-centered culture experiences. Our virtual services provide opportunities to maintain a person’s socialization skills while causing a decrease in isolation, loneliness and depression. Providing a safer way to socialize and interact with others is another resource to counteract these negative effects.

Although our virtual services create feelings of usefulness which enhances an
individual’s life, it is important to understand that our virtual services are not “one-
size-fits-all”. Caregivers typically select the type of care a recipient receives
based on their care needed. To determine the right activity for a participant the
caregiver must consider the level of cognitive decline and what skills and abilities
remain intact in order to meet the individual’s needs. Considering we as humans
change as time evolves, the caregiver must stay ready for unexpected
opportunities to have fun or make a connection that will spark an individual’s
interest.

With our virtual services, there are no limits to what one can experience from the comfort of their own home. For instance, we make it possible to visit famous museums all over the world such as, “Musee d’Orsay”, which is a famous museum in Paris that has a diverse collection dated from 1848-1914. We also can explore a variety of ecosystems to observe and discuss animals like sharks and different breeds of birds world-wide allowing our participants to experience life without walls. Even one’s competitive side can be explored with online games such as cards, bingo, multi-player online puzzles, and trivia.

 

Check out more of our virtual experiences below. Utilizing our virtual services opens a whole new world of possibilities that are limitless!

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In addition to our virtual services, we also offer phone and online interactions, for our participants over the age of 60, to engage with other adults across the country. For our members that may be nonverbal, their interest can be sparked by using visual and physical cue to keep them safe and actively involved. This service is also accessible to low vision and blind participants by having the necessary materials made available in large print, Braille and audio. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, kind words, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.