iPads Are Good for Memory Care Residents

9 Reasons Why iPads Are Good for Memory Care Residents

They’re lightweight and carry like a book.
They interact with residents, provide excitement and open-up a new means of communication to those who can’t express themselves in the way they desire.
They can monitor an elderly person’s movements, habits, temperature in their home and remind them when to take their pills.
Their music and music library options help to trigger memories of the past through songs of their youth and family years.
They encourage socialization between residents with their games, varying apps, reading and Internet search features.
There are apps to help encourage mobility. For example, one app shows videos of animated figures performing activities of daily living such as climbing stairs. This help patients picture themselves doing these tasks, and even mimic the behaviors.
Computer access allows residents more frequent contact with their children and grandchildren of the Internet generation.
Email updates and downloaded photos are now pride of place in residents’ rooms.
They encourage residents to create simple graphics and pictures and exercise their creativity.

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