The Tovertafel

The Bow Island & District Health Foundation extends a special thanks to the Bow Island Legion for a very generous donation towards the Tovertafel Project. The Tovertafel (described below) will be utilized on both Continuing Care and Alfred Egan Home.

‍(Photo - Walter Krysiak, Bow Island Legion, Brenda Liggett, Foundation Chair, Jack Calder, Bow Island Legion, Peter Eichelbaum, Bow Island Legion)

The Tovertafel - An Interactive and playful care tool is a product of the Tover Company

Created in the Netherlands by Dr. Hester Le Riche, Tovertafel, which means "magic table" in Dutch, is a care solution for elderly people with Alzheimer's disease or cognitive disorders based on research and co-creation with collective living environments.

The Tovertafel projects interactive games and vibrant images onto a surface. The varied games react to the players' movements and have one thing in common: they serve a useful purpose in addition to providing joy and entertainment.

The design of the Tovertafel is based on proven advances and utilize state-of-the-art technology:

• Based on scientific research
• Tested at scale
• Continuously adapted for optimal efficiency

How can Tovertafel help?

1. For Seniors or Developmentally Disabled
   • Breaks the apathy
   • Increases physical activity
   • Reduces negative emotions and increases positive emotions
   • Reduces agitated and tense behaviors
   • Increases social activity and contributes to more fun
2. For Healthcare Professionals
   • Improves the relationship between caregiver and resident
   • Increases the pleasure of work
   • Promotes interaction and helps build relationship
3. For families
   • Increases pleasure during visits
   • Increases the possibilities for activities during the visit

Technical characteristics

The console includes a high-quality projector, infrared sensors, a speaker, and a processor

Interactive games are projected onto any table

The device has a wifi connection that allows real-time updates of games

A quick-click fastening system allows you to move the console around your facility

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