On the Tovertafel: “It’s beyond words the change that it’s made in the residents in memory care”

As the Tovertafel continues to make an impact across the United States, more and more staffers in care facilities are experiencing the ways it can alleviate everyday challenges.

Lori Fairchild of SeniorsMatter recently spoke to professionals at Terrace Communities, a company that has long-term care homes in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, about being an early U.S adopter of the Tovertafel technology. 

“The change in the demeanor of the residents when they are actively involved in a Tover activity is amazing,” said Cindy Weigand, life enrichment director at Terrace Communities. 

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  Flipped a switch

  Wiegand mentions joining the company in October, and that the Tovertafel was installed in the week before Thanksgiving.

  “In the one month time being down in memory care without the Tover and then interacting with the memory care residents when it was put in in November is like you flipped a switch.”

In her article, Fairchild also highlights how helpful the Tovertafel is for staff in calming residents. Especially at night, when the activities staff have left for the day. 

“Even in the middle of the night, the staff can turn on the Tover and they can entertain, keep them occupied and keep them engaged in something other than what they were worrying about,” said Weigand.

Read the full article on how the Tovertafel has benefitted Terrace Communities residents, staff and their family members alike here.