June 17, 2021 (Cheektowaga, NY) ─ Technology is making it possible for residents at Glenwell to take a virtual trip to the petting zoo, the casino, as well as enjoy trivia, sing-alongs and much more. Thanks to a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the DePaul Senior Living Community in Cheektowaga is leaping into the 21^st century in new and engaging seniors in exciting new ways!

Pictured top row Angeline Cruver uses Eversound wireless headphones to watch YouTube videos of her favorite singer, Beth Williams, while Josef Poslinski enjoys some traditional Polish folk music. Eversound wireless headphones are assisting DePaul residents in hearing and focus during conversations with staff and other residents, in viewing programming on TV, and during FaceTime calls with family and friends.

Pictured bottom left, Paul Armbruster plays casino games using iN2L technology. A person-centered engagement technology, iN2L offers content-driven engagement, cognitive and physical exercise and therapy, education, reminiscing, memory support and more to DePaul residents. Using a touch screen system, residents are participating in exercise classes, sing-alongs, happy hour trivia, and games including Family Feud.

Pictured bottom right, Eileen Finnigan takes a trip to the petting zoo using Rendever virtual reality headsets. Rendever technology is allowing DePaul residents to check off bucket list items and engage with the world in ways they never thought possible including hot air balloon rides to destinations including the Bahamas and the Florida Keys to viewing the Northern Lights, all from the comfort of their home.

For more information about Glenwell, please contact Administrator Tina Hagen or Marketing Director Stacy Jasinski at (716) 608-7000. Tina can also be reached at thagen@depaul.org and Stacy can be reached at sjasinski@depaul.org. You can also visit us on Facebook.