Adult Day Services: How Technology Can Enrich Your Day

As an older adult, you have probably heard the mistaken view that your generation can’t enjoy technology. Yet, we know that is not true. In fact, the age group that has increased their use of the internet most in the past 20 years includes people aged 65 and over. Even better, if you don’t use electronic devices much now, it’s easy to learn how.

At Turnagain Social Club, aged care is all about enriching your life. Here, you can always find abundant opportunities to use technology in the ways that matter to you. Whether you feel like relaxing, learning, staying busy, or simply having a good time, you will discover what you need to do that, waiting for you at TSC. It is all an integral part of our adult day services in Anchorage, Alaska.

Would you like to join in the fun? Call us today at Turnagain Social Club to find out how!

Technology Options for Everyone

Whether you are new to technology or ready to get more out of it, Turnagain Social Club is the place to be. We offer a variety of devices and many related activities. Here are some of the ways you can enrich your day with today’s technology at TSC.

Computers and iPads

While you are spending time at TSC, you can take advantage of our computers and iPads to explore a world of subjects and activities. Although the computers are extremely user-friendly, we are always here to help you navigate through computer programs or the internet.

Social Connections

First, you can connect with people you care about using either the computers or the convenient iPads. Catch up with a friend you haven’t seen in years. Chat with a relative who lives far away. Check-in with your kids and grandkids. Go on social media and share your thoughts or post memes that make you laugh. On the computers, you can talk, send pictures, or make a video – whatever you want to say or share, it’s easy to make that connection.

Leisure Activities

Computers offer a great way to find leisure activities to do. You can look up craft projects, complete with instructions, diagrams, and videos. You can also turn on a video to follow along with an aged adults’ exercise class to improve your physical health. Look for elegant paintings, watch classic movies or TV shows, or listen to your favorite music. You can also check out local amenities, box offices, and event calendars to find the museums, theaters, tours, and shopping venues you want to visit.

Computer Games

Computer games are not just for kids. Many aged adults enjoy them. You can enjoy puzzles, word games, or virtual versions of familiar board games. You can play alone, with friends, or with others online. If you want something more intense, you can opt for a video game, such as a car racing game.

Learning

Here is another possibility. You might want to study a subject that’s interesting to you. There are many free online courses in nearly every subject imaginable. Or, you can just search for the subject and read blogs, news articles, or watch instructional videos. If you have a special interest, we can help you find the resources to learn about it.

Benefits

When you use technology, you stand to benefit in many ways. For one thing, computer activities are fun. In addition, as you use them, you learn. You can connect with others in your family, community, or around the world. Both the social features and the intellectual engagement improve your mental health and promote healthy aging.

What is more, technology-centered activities are not out of reach for people who have Alzheimer’s disease. At TSC, we recognize the wisdom of the Brain Change Model. This model describes the stages of dementia as gems. Like a gem, you are valuable and unique, regardless of your stage of dementia. As for technology, you can use our devices at whatever level is right for you in any given moment.

Audiobooks

Do you enjoy reading? Our audiobooks make it much easier and more relaxing. You can listen to a book by your favorite author or try out the latest bestseller. Listen to learn, to see things from another perspective, to explore new subjects, or to enter a fascinating fictional world. The performers who read the books bring their talent to make the stories even more exciting.

Benefits

Anyone can enjoy listening to audiobooks, including aged adults. People with Alzheimer’s disease can often enjoy books more by listening to them. For those with reduced vision, audiobooks offer a wonderful way to get back into reading.

Virtual Fish Tanks

At TSC, we are thrilled that we can provide virtual fish tanks for those in our aged care program. The virtual aquariums display true-to-life images of beautiful and exotic fish and other sea creatures. You may find yourself so captivated by this experience that you do not even notice the passing of time. Sit and watch the soothing scene for as long as you like throughout our adult day services.

Benefits

Have you ever noticed how many doctors and dentists have fish tanks in their waiting areas? There is a good reason for that – several, in fact. Viewing aquariums can improve your physical health. A 2015 study showed that watching fish can lower your blood pressure and heart rate.

As for mental health benefits, fish-watching offers those, too. This relaxing activity reduces stress considerably. The soothing sights and sounds of an aquarium can make you feel completely at ease. This calming effect can prove especially helpful if you are feeling distressed from your symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Many people with Alzheimer’s disease not only feel more relaxed and alert after watching fish, but they also tend to eat more of the foods they need.

Fortunately, all these benefits apply to virtual fish tanks as much as they do to actual aquariums. That is because the high-quality visual effects are incredibly realistic. You know it is a virtual fish tank, but the experience is exactly the same.

Enjoy More at Adult Day Services

At Turnagain Social Club, one of our highest goals in providing adult day services is to make your life more enjoyable. That is why we offer so many technology options. With the right devices and help using them, you can have more fun, spend your time doing interesting things, and establish deeper social connections.

At the same time, we want to provide excellent aged care that helps you improve your physical health and mental health for healthy aging. We help you improve functional movement by using our exercise equipment, enjoying our game room, or staying active with hobbies like knitting, fly-tying, or model building.

Here at Turnagain Social Club in Anchorage, Alaska, we provide exceptional adult day services. With over 30 caregivers to assist you, you can not only use technology for your pleasure, but you can enjoy your life more overall. We provide what you need for your daily activities, from transportation to nursing services to therapeutic activities. We invite you to come and enjoy the community we have built here while you connect with others daily. For us at TSC, your pleasure and healthy aging are the best rewards of all.

Would you enjoy exploring all our technology options? Come and find out what we offer here at Turnagain Social Club.