b"DEMENTIAfosters engagement and draws onThere are unexplored applicationsThe Centre for Aging + Brain Health personal connections to evokethat may further provide meaningfulInnovation (CABHI), powered by meaningful memories.use across health care, particularlyBaycrest, through its Spark program, across the aging spectrum. Whileprovided funding to evaluate the Residents have enjoyed suchseveral studies and pilots arefeasibility and impact of using VR as recreational VR programing asunderway, to date, minimal formala non-pharmacological and leisure swimming in the ocean with aresearch demonstrates the impactintervention to reduce responsive great white shark and watching anthe use of VR can have on clientsbehaviours for TBSU residents living orchestra. VR has also been usedwho exhibit responsive behaviours.with dementia. LTCTfor residence-wide programming. For example, for Yom YerushalayimCyrelle Muskat is Director, Quality Systems, Wellness and Culture, or Jerusalem Day, an Israeli nationalBaycrest Hospital and Long-Term Care and Interim Chief Heritage holiday that commemorates theOfficer at Baycrest.reunification of East Jerusalem with West Jerusalem following the Six-Day War of 1967, residents and caregivers experienced a virtual tour of IsraelSTAIRS?which was meaningful and impactful for many. Moreover, families and caregivers can participate in theseNo problem with an Evac+Chair VR experiences alongside residents, further supporting shared moments and strengthening bonds. VR is used across Baycrest's cognitive support floors, including in the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit (TBSU), where many residents living with dementia experience responsive behaviours. Responsive behaviours are changes in personality, behaviour or emotions that may develop asWeve got you covered - every step of the waysymptoms of dementia and which may include restlessness, aggressionEmergencies dont wait, and neither should safety. Our evacuation chairs and hallucinations. A team-basedensure quick, secure stairway exits for seniors and those with disabilities when approach is used to evaluate andelevators are out. Plus, our power chair stair climbers provide everyday freedom, implement strategies to manageeffortlessly navigating stairs without the need for lifting or carrying. Because behaviours with the goal of everyone deserves to feel safe and independentno matter the situation.admission or re-admission to long- MANUALPOWERED term care. Leisure and recreation areEVACUATIONSTAIR introduced as non-pharmacologicalCHAIRS CLIMBERSinterventions to manage responsive behaviours while also providing meaningful experiences.In the summer of 2023, Baycrest developed a user guide to support staff implementing a VR program for older adults, including individuals with dementia. This guide has been instrumental in helping the spread and scale of this innovative technology.Ready to elevate safety in your care home? The guide, which includes processesContact us onand guidelines backed by research+1 647-673-4390 or visit www.evac-chair.caand a significant testing period at Baycrest for implementing a VR program for adults, including persons living with dementia, provides100 %information for other organizationsCANADA PROUDLY CANADIANTHE WORLDS NO.1 STAIRWAY EVACUATION CHAIR SINCE 1982interested in designing and launchingTHE WORLDS NO.1 STAIRWAY EVACUATION CHAIR SINCE 1982a VR program. www.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 41"