Residents at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells are enjoying an exciting new addition to their activities programme with the introduction of a large, state-of-the art digital interactive touch screen.

The new LifeSize Touch Screen has been introduced to further enhance life enrichment activities, particularly for residents on the home's dedicated Memory Lane community. Designed to support those living with dementia, the technology offers engaging and stimulating experiences tailored to a wide range of abilities.

Residents have been thoroughly enjoying exploring the screen's interactive features, which include art and painting applications, music, quizzes, reminiscence tools, puzzles, matching games and sensory activities. The technology supports both individual and group sessions, encouraging meaningful interaction, collaboration and connection. For more personalised engagement, the screen can also be easily taken into a resident's room, enabling one-to-one sessions tailored to individual interests and needs.

The introduction of the interactive screen demonstrates how digital innovation can work hand-in-hand with traditional activities, enhancing wellbeing while showing that people of any age, skill level or ability can benefit from new technology with the right support. By offering alternative ways to express creativity and stay mentally active, the touch screen is helping residents experience the joy of engaging, learning and discovery in new ways.

Emily Merchant, Activities Coordinator at Crandon Springs, commented, "We are always looking for meaningful ways to enrich the lives of our residents, and the new interactive touch screen is a wonderful addition to our home. It's great to see the engagement it brings, particularly for people living with dementia. The screen enables creativity, conversation and connection, whether that's in a lively group session or a quiet one-to-one activity. It shows that technology can be accessible, inclusive ad beneficial at any stage of life."