ZDF Explores Contilias St. Marien Area Through Digital Media Coverage
In the heart of the city, the St. Marien Quarter is making waves in dementia care, integrating digital aids into daily life for its residents.
On a special filming day, the Care Table, a large touchscreen, became the centrepiece for joint activities like playing, puzzling, and painting. The Care Table, a valuable addition to the care setting, brings residents and relatives together in a playful and engaging way.
One resident, Christel Zier, was particularly delighted with the Ichó therapy ball. The ball, a new digital investment, reacts to touch, movement, and gestures with light, vibration, and sounds, stimulating memories and creating moments of joy for people with dementia. Ms. Zier was seen recognising animal sounds and her eyes shining with competition while interacting with the ball.
The Ichó therapy ball is not just a tool for promoting motor and cognitive skills, as Svenja Dohrmann, head of nursing in the day care, explains. It's also a valuable opportunity to stimulate residents with dementia, helping to awaken memories and stimulate conversation, as demonstrated by Brunhilde Siegmund's experience. Ms. Siegmund took a virtual reality trip to her favourite island, Sylt, using VR glasses.
Dorit Hols, head of daily accompaniment, emphasized the benefits of digital support for people with dementia. She highlighted joy, orientation, diverse sensory experiences, and the feeling of being part of life as key advantages. Digital aids are used to promote movement, activity, independence, and memories in the St. Marien Quarter.
The use of digital media in care settings can also bring about unexpected joys for families. On this special day, families of residents experienced their loved ones in new, joyful situations, thanks to the use of digital media.
The report on "Digital Media in Care" will be broadcast on ZDF's "Volle Kanne" show on September 19 at 9 a.m. The report will also be available later in the UDF media library.
The staff found the day's events a valuable confirmation of their work and a signal to the outside world about the importance of innovation in daily care. Kurt Himmel and Claudia Beyer, among others, interacted with the Care Table, using it for communication and bonding.
The rooftop terrace was the location for a group photo at the end of the special filming day, with everyone waving at a drone camera. It was a fitting end to a day that showcased the St. Marien Quarter's commitment to enhancing the lives of its residents through digital means.
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