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Using Digital Technology to Improving Wellbeing. Graham Stockton, Managing Director . http://www.mylifesoftware.com. Improving Wellbeing Connecting to people Noticing the world around you Learning new things Having achievable goals Measurable outcomes. Improving Wellbeing
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Using Digital Technology to Improving Wellbeing Graham Stockton, Managing Director http://www.mylifesoftware.com
Improving Wellbeing • Connecting to people • Noticing the world around you • Learning new things • Having achievable goals • Measurable outcomes
Improving Wellbeing • Connect to friends and family • Digital Life Story books • Reminiscence therapy • Games and activities • Mood & Wellbeing outcomes
Connect with family and friends online Offer the ability to write and receive emails or make video calls to long-distance relatives & send text messages to friends and family
Digital Life Story Book The life story book is completely configurable And the format can be organised by the family themselves
Digital Reminiscence Therapy Thousands of Photos, Videos and Music Tracks Choice of Categories Touch screen to scroll through available content and choose an example
Digital Reminiscence Therapy Zoom in for more detail Make this a favourite for this service user if their reaction is positive Hide this forever if their reaction is negative
Games and Activities for Groups Use Singalong for lyrics and music Offer the classic higher or lower game Provide easy play Bingo Play team ‘pub’ quizzes And more
Games and Activities for Individuals Create simple tunes Paint and save pictures Play games from the fairground Solo ‘pub’ quizzes Puzzle and football games And more
Mood & Wellbeing Outcomes A range of respondents including service users, carers and family are asked a series of questions. Responses are captured and collated to provide reports for managers on mood and wellbeing of individuals and entire locations in their care
Digital Reminiscence Therapy Software • communication support • interactive games • designed by carers for carers • person-centred care at a fingers touch. • promotes engagement and conversation. • touch-screen technology • simple, engaging games • thousands of digital media content items • specifically chosen for people with cognitive impairment • encouraging them to reminisce and share their memories • validation of mood and wellbeing benefits