Tag Archives: occupational therapy
Exciting news! RESTORE-Wellness is now live!
Posted on by ERAN ARDEN
Dear RESTORE Community,
I am thrilled to announce we have officially launched RESTORE-Wellness, the latest addition to RESTORE’s suite of senior care solutions. Designed to empower activities and life enrichment teams, RESTORE-Wellness offers more than 100 activities catering to the unique needs and interests of each individual resident. Here are just a few examples of experiences that your teams and residents can immediately jump into:
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Video streams that promote physical wellness, such as chair yoga, dance classes, games promoting movement and coordination, and more…
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Innovative digital tools that allow staff and residents to engage in activities virtually, such as virtual interactive tours around the world, museums, and historical landmarks
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Group activities that encourage socializing, such as bingo, card games, and trivia, plus more experiences residents can also play with their loved ones visiting the facility
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Individual activities that can be tailored to specific residents' interests and abilities, such as puzzles, coloring, and reading
At RESTORE, our mission is to drive facility-wide commitment to skill-building. That's why we've developed RESTORE-Skills and RESTORE-Wellness, which provide a one-stop-shop for all your team’s skill-building needs. With RESTORE-Wellness, residents will enjoy a wide range of activities that not only entertain but also promote physical and mental wellness, reduce isolation and loneliness, and create lasting memories for family members visiting their loved ones.
Our platform is easy to use, with an intuitive interface making it easy for professionals and residents to access activities and monitor progress. RESTORE-Wellness also offers innovative digital features allowing staff and residents to engage in activities virtually, creating new avenues for socializing and entertainment.
Best of all, RESTORE-Wellness is free for our existing customers and complimentary with any new RESTORE-Skills subscription.
We're confident RESTORE-Wellness will ignite the passion and empower senior care at your facility. Try it out today and see the positive impact it can have on the lives of your residents.
I would love to see you at our live online launch today at 1 pm EST. Click Here to Register
Best regards,
Eran Arden,
CEO and Founder
Game On: 4 Must-Have Games for Every Occupational Therapist’s Toolbox
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
As an occupational therapist, you're always searching for effective tools and techniques to help your patients improve their physical and cognitive abilities. And when it comes to making therapy engaging and enjoyable, gaming is the way to go! RESTORE-Skills games can add a fun and dynamic edge to your therapy sessions, here’s four options to consider. These games provide a range of physical and cognitive benefits that can assist you in achieving your therapy goals, whether you're working with patients of different ages or abilities. So, let's dive in and explore the power of gaming in occupational therapy!
RESTORE, stickers, and Fine Motor Control go Hand-in-Hand
Jakylah Joyner, a COTA and one of our Clinical Success Directors, shows us how to work on fine motor control while playing RESTORE's Falling Fruit.
Tip 1: Use a latex glove and a sticker as your creative controller when playing the game.
Tip 2: Adjust the setting according to the needs of your resident.
Reach and grab the fruit out of the air and place it in the basket to work on those Fine Motor Skills.
Wash your ADL cares away using RESTORE and a loofah?
Suzi Fullam, a COTA and one of our Sr. Directors of Clinical Success shares how you can use stickers for washing and for ADLs with self-care.
Tip 1: Use a washcloth or a loofah as your creative RESTORE controller to simulate how your resident would wash themselves.
Tip 2: In addition to working on ADLs, you can also work on grip strength.
Use a washcloth, loofah or any other real life object to play RESTORE games that simulate any movement your resident might make related to self-care.
Helping residents climb to greater Activity Tolerance
Evince Edouard is one of RESTORE’s Clinical Success Directors and a proud COTA. Evince shows us how you can build Activity Tolerance while playing RESTORE games.
Tip 1: Upgrading or downgrading the activity is a great way to monitor Activity Tolerance.
Tip 2: RESTORE games can be played seated or standing, depending on the needs of your resident.
Adjust the settings of the Rock Climbing Ruins game to provide the just right fit for your resident in building Activity Tolerance.
Did someone Order Up a way to work on Attention to Task?
LJ Scheidecker, who was a RESTORE MVP before joining the team as one of our Clinical Success Directors, shares how he used RESTORE to work on Attention to Task, when he worked in the field.
Tip 1: Use Mouse Mode with your residents and walk them through the process.
Tip 2: Use the Help button on the side to show the list of items again
Order Up is a great way to work on Attention to Task because your residents will need to remember what items are on their list and pay attention to the items that are falling, to make sure they match the list.
Here’s a chance to truly transform how residents receive care all while enhancing outcomes and streamlining workflow with RESTORE’s innovative platform. Click Here to schedule a RESTORE-Skills demo and experience the power of therapy and skills-building when partnered with cutting-edge technology.
Already part of RESTORE-Skills? Then join Game Changers, the skilled-care professional Facebook group!
Trivia Night: The Ultimate Cognitive Workout for Unleashing Brain Power
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
Are you searching for a fun and engaging method to promote cognitive and physical wellness in your community? Look no further than Trivia Night, the hottest new game just launched by RESTORE-Skills, a gamification platform that engages individuals and encourages group activities, expanding the range of programming concepts available to Activities Directors for Assisted & Independent Living community residents and patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Can a Trivia Game Really Be Used For Therapy Skill-Building?
By design, Trivia Night challenges memory, attention, and cognition, while providing an enjoyable experience. Beyond being a game, Trivia Night also adapts to players' needs, promoting cognitive and physical wellness by:
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Strengthening upper extremities
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Boosting recall and multi-step directions
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Improving standing tolerance and balance
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Amplifying the fun for more engagement
Whether playing one-on-one with a therapist or in a group, this game is a perfect way to show off intelligence and compete against others!
How Can Activities Directors Utilize Trivia Night?
Trivia Night is more than an innovative therapy tool; it's a way to unite your community! This game is a bonding experience, where people can come together in groups, shout out answers, and be competitive, all while having fun. With Trivia Night, residents will be challenged with questions that cover a wide range of topics from the categories of General Knowledge, Finish the Lyrics and TV Shows, with more categories being added. Residents will have to think quickly, recall information, and move their bodies as they race to answer as many questions as possible. When residents have fun, they're more likely to engage and gain the most from the activity. Trivia Night can help combat feelings of:
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Isolation
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Boredom
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Depression
Here’s a chance to truly transform how residents receive care all while enhancing outcomes and streamlining workflow with RESTORE’s innovative platform. Click Here to schedule a RESTORE-Skills demo and experience the power of therapy and skills-building when partnered with cutting-edge technology.
Already part of RESTORE-Skills? Then join Game Changers, the skilled-care professional Facebook group!
New RESTORE-Skills Game: Air Hockey
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
🚨 Hey, RESTORE fans. We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest game: Air Hockey! 🚨
Air Hockey is more than just a fun and challenging game. It offers fantastic benefits for individuals working on sit-to-stand or functional reach skills. To succeed, players must maintain a stable and balanced stance while stretching to hit the puck. This movement pattern will help to improve coordination, balance, and overall mobility, making it an excellent addition to any therapy routine.
In addition to the physical benefits, Air Hockey is also an excellent tool for combating social isolation. Individuals can play against each other, encouraging social interaction and communication. It's truly a great way to connect with others and foster a sense of community. This virtual spin on a classic game is the perfect activity for 1:1 therapy sessions, group activities, or as a fun game to play with family during visitation.
The fast-paced gameplay will keep your residents motivated. With its realistic physics and adjustable difficulty levels, the game can be tailored to each player's skill level. Such customization provides a rewarding experience for all participants. Whether you want to improve hand-eye coordination or find a fun way to socialize, Air Hockey is an excellent choice. We are confident that this new game will become a favorite among RESTORE-Skills users and provide an engaging and valuable experience for residents and members alike.
Got questions? Leave a comment, and our Clinical Success team members won't leave you on ice! See what we did there? They will move to answer your question speedily. Thanks for being such a significant part of our community!
McKnights: 8 social factors that lead to an early death in seniors
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
Hello RESTOREtribe,
When it comes to predicting longevity, we often focus on medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. However, a recent study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that social factors can be just as important as medical conditions in determining how long we live.
Researchers ID 8 social factors that lead to early death in seniors
The eight social factors studied were poor neighborhood cleanliness, low perceived control over financial situation, meeting with children less than yearly, not working for pay, not active with children, not volunteering, feeling isolated, and being treated with less courtesy or respect.
Lead author Sachin J. Shah, MD, MPH, a physician-scientist at MGH and Harvard Medical School, notes that the study highlights the importance of social factors in our lives. “We often overemphasize the importance of medical conditions when thinking about longevity. This research demonstrates that our social lives are as important as medical conditions.”
The study has important implications for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and individuals themselves. Healthcare professionals should consider social factors when assessing the health and wellbeing of their patients, and policymakers should invest in programs and policies that support social engagement and community building. In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of social factors in determining how long we live.
RESTORE-Skills is an online platform that offers a wide range of interactive activities for older adults to engage in, including games, videos, and exercises that can help improve cognitive and physical abilities. In addition to promoting physical and cognitive health, RESTORE can also help combat social isolation. Older adults can connect with friends, family members, and other users to participate in group activities, challenge each other, and share experiences. This helps older adults stay connected and active, promoting better health outcomes and a higher quality of life.
If you are not yet a RESTORE user and would like more information, we would love to connect. Click here to schedule your live RESTORE Demo.
Got questions? Leave a comment below and we promise to get an answer to you soon or you can email us at cs@restoreskills.com.
RESTORE-Skills: Word of The Year
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
Happy New Year RESTOREtribe!
Welcome to 2023. As we look to the year ahead, we can't help but be excited about the possibilities. Many people choose one word to describe their year, so we thought we would give it a try.
Here at RESTORE-Skills our one word for 2023 is going to be VALUE.
We want to show our customers and users the VALUE of RESTORE. More importantly, we want our customers to know we VALUE them and their feedback. Here's to a RESTORE year filled with VALUE!
How about you #RESTOREtribe? What is your Word of the Year for 2023? Leave a comment below. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Cheers to a great 2023 for the #RESTOREtribe!
Quality Rehab Management (QRM) and RESTORE-Skills ROI Pilot
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
What's new RESTOREtribe?
We are continuing with our ROI Pilots and the importance of ROI, especially in the Skilled Nursing Facility arena. This time RESTORE-Skills teamed up with Quality Rehab Management (QRM) to do an ROI pilot. Check out the graphics below to see the results of this ROI Pilot.
If you are a RESTORE user and are interested in participating in a ROI Pilot with us or have questions about ROI, please Email Us.
If you are not yet a RESTORE user and would like more information, we would love to connect. Click here to schedule your live RESTORE Demo.
Thank you!
Reliant Rehabilitation and RESTORE-Skills ROI Pilot
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley
What's new RESTOREtribe?
ROI or Return on Investment is a buzzword that always gets a lot of attention. That's because showing ROI is crucial to the success of a business. RESTORE-Skills teamed up with Reliant Rehabilitation to do an ROI pilot. Click the link below to check out the amazing results!
Reliant Rehabilitation ROI Pilot
If you are a RESTORE user and are interested in participating in a ROI Pilot with us or have questions about ROI, please Email Us.
If you are not yet a RESTORE user and would like more information, we would love to connect. Click here to schedule your live RESTORE Demo.
Thank you!
White Paper: 10 Ideas That Drive ROI
Posted on by Bonnie Tilley