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Award winning Victorian aged care provider Lifeview Residential Care (Lifeview) has teamed with Alzheimer’s Australia Vic to trial and pilot its Virtual Forest Project - a sensory therapy application designed to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia through the use of video game technology.

Lifeview has signed as a corporate sponsor of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic for two-years in a relationship that will see exclusive participation by Lifeview, its residents and staff in preliminary, and final trials, of the Virtual Forest Project.

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will offer Lifeview staff specialist training and residents (with mid to late dementia) will be involved in trialing the Virtual Forest experience.

The overall experience, thoughts, reactions, demeanor etc. of residents will all form part of the valuable feedback on this project.

The first of the trials and education sessions commenced earlier this month, with staff very excited about the project.

Lifeview Argyle Court Personal Carer Mary Klopper recently undertook the Alzheimer’s Australia Vic training and was buoyed by the experience.

“The training we have so far undertaken has been not only extraordinary but also eye opening. This technology is amazing and I cannot wait for the Virtual Forest to be rolled out in our homes, it will really make a difference to our dementia residents.”

Lifeview Chief Executive Officer Madeline Gall is equally enthusiastic about this relationship and the opportunities it offers Lifeview’s residents and staff.

“By teaming with Alzheimer’s Australia Vic we are not only helping to assist in the valuable work they do in the area of dementia research and support but we are also bringing to our residents this day changing technology, whilst giving our staff a better understanding of dementia, and the leading edge technology available to assist those living with this condition.”

Maree McCabe Chief Executive Officer Alzheimer’s Australia Vic thanked Lifeview for its sponsorship and assistance to bring this project to fruition.

“Without the generous support of likeminded individuals and corporates such as Lifeview, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic would not be able to bring this cutting edge technology to people living with dementia. Lifeview’s partnership means this technology will be available and making a difference to the quality of people's lives by this time next year.”

Once officially launched the Virtual Forest will be exclusively available in Lifeview homes for dementia residents for the first six months.

What is the Virtual Forest Project?

The Virtual Forest Project is a sensory therapy application designed to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia through the use of video game technology.

The Forest Project utilises cutting-edge technology, which aims to turn a living room or lounge in an aged care home into an enchanted space that both stimulates the senses and engages through interactivity.

The virtual environment is being designed from the ground up specifically for people with dementia and will provide a beautiful, calming and highly interactive experience.

Imagine being able to take a person with dementia out of their everyday experience and into a virtual environment through which they will experience awe, wonder, amazement and joy.

Who is Lifeview?

Lifeview Residential Care is a leading Victorian provider of residential aged care services.

Operating mainly throughout the south eastern suburbs of Chelsea, Cranbourne, Emerald, Keysborough and Wheelers Hill, Lifeview focuses on quality of life for those entrusted into its care.

Lifeview adopts the philosophy and principles of the Eden Alternative across all our homes. The Eden Alternative compliments our core L.I.F.E Principles of Laugh, Integrity, Focus and Engage, whilst empowering residents, staff and families.

Lifeview will offer the Virtual Forest Experience in each of its homes.