Age isn’t stopping seniors at St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park from traveling the world.
Thanks to new technology known as MyndVR, residents at St. Johnland were able to travel to various locations and do exciting activities as well.
MyndVR is building the most advanced portfolio of original and licensed therapeutic VR content that enables older adults to interact with the outside world in innovative ways that promote engagement, wellness, and positive outcomes
The residents, ranging in age from the early 80s and into their 90s were able to visit Amsterdam and Paris, watch the opening scene of Lion King, catch butterflies in a net and even sky-dive.
“I always wanted to go the Europe, but it was never possible,” resident Paul Reuther who visited Amsterdam, said. “It feels like I’m right there. You are seeing all the sights and all the people.”
Ronni Izzo, Rita Sandalena and Bill Moran joined Paul on various adventures including skydiving and going to Broadway.
“Just seeing the smile on their faces was proof that this new technology may someday be used in senior care facilities worldwide,” St. Johnland said in a news release.
St. Johnland, is a community-based, not-for-profit organization serving the elderly, traumatic brain injured and individuals with medical and rehabilitation needs.
Their mission is to create a caring and supportive environment committed to the highest standards of quality health care. It seeks to uphold the principles of human dignity and worth, and affirms the right of every individual to maintain the optimum quality of life.
Founded in 1866, St. Johnland has been providing care and services for the less fortunate in the community.
Since the 1970’s, it has provided the highest quality nursing care with specialties in Alzheimer’s/dementia care, Head Injury Rehabilitation, Subacute Care for Short-Term Rehabilitation and Adult Day Health Care.
The newly-opened Medicaid-funded Assisted Living facility provides a home where Medicaid-eligible individuals can receive the care they need while maintaining their optimal level of function and freedom.
It will be serviced by St. Johnland’s new Licensed Home Care Service Agency.
