Introducing the OmiVista Mobii

The Halifax Recreation Therapy department has acquired an exciting piece of technology thanks to generous grant funding: the OmiVista Mobii interactive projector. This portable projector uses responsive technology to project images, videos, and games onto floors or tabletops. It creates an immersive environment with sights and sounds that respond to physical gestures, e.g., hand waving, wheelchair propulsion, food tapping, ball tossing, or beanbag throwing. Interactive projectors are becoming increasingly popular in long-term care facilities. By engaging residents in games that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory recall, projectors like the OmiVista provide cognitive stimulation and give residents a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. They can also help improve mobility by supporting low-impact exercises and activities that promote balance, coordination, and range of motion. When residents interact with the projectors in a group context, they can share social connection, humour, and fun.

The OmiVista is a versatile tool. Recreation Therapy staff can easily customize the projector to meet the unique needs and preferences of individual residents or groups. It comes equipped with a wide variety of programs to choose from, such as ball games, target games, trivia, colouring, and interactive scenery.

The Recreation Therapy team is excited to bring the OmiVista to a floor near you!