Interactive technology improving wellbeing of Colton Close Glenroy aged care residents

The wellbeing of Benetas Colton Close residents in Glenroy is on the rise thanks to state-of-the-art Tovertafel technology, which uses fun and interactive games to support older people, including those with dementia.

The ceiling-mounted technology, which projects interactive games onto flat surfaces, was installed at the home in August.

Residents have already shown real improvements since interacting with Tovertafel games, which include swiping at leaves, polishing silverware, touching projected musical notes to hear sounds and reminiscing while singing along to classic songs.

Independent studies have shown the specially designed games stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and sensory activity, which promote happiness and improve quality of life.

The technology also reduces apathy and restlessness and improves the relationship between residents and carers while having a positive effect on daily activities to increase social interaction and physical activity.

Benetas CEO Sandra Hills OAM said residents, particularly those with dementia, had gained clear benefit from playing the games.

“Tovertafel has already made a real and observable difference to residents, with our team members noticing immediate improvements in engagement and socialisation,” Ms Hills said.

Colton Close resident Carmel McIntosh described Tovertafel as fascinating and engaging.

“Technology has come such a long way, who would believe they could do this?” Carmel said.

Benetas is also in the process of installing the Tovertafel technology across its other aged care homes and some respite centres.