a better explanation

Thought this might be of interest to users who have reduced visual acuity or use magnifying glasses on their spectacles:

http://9to5google.com/2016/02/18/cardboard-helps-woman-see/
Google Cardboard helps a woman see for the first time in 8 years

This is talking about the use of an app called:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.NearSighted
Near Sighted VR Augmented Aid
by Asylum Bound Games

Here is the youtube video from the article:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LBKNC7xj6M
My wife sees for the first time in 8 years


Basically it seems to magnifying the images - so acts like a telescope.  So I guess faces which would be far away and small, look bigger, so the person is able to use their peripheral vision somewhat.

Or in other words if the visual acuity or level of detail if is limited, then being able to zoom the object allows it to be seen bigger.

For background, the Google Cardboard system basically shows two images on the left and right side of the screen of your device.  And then you use magnifying glasses or lenses to so that you can put the device close to your face and be able to focus on it.

Those with near-sight i.e. who are able to focus very close can just look at their device with both eyes - so left eye sees the left image, and the right eye sees the right image.

Usually Google Cardboard is used to show virtual reality or graphics that has 3-dimensional effect i.e. you are showing two views of a scene - just like the 3D movies in cinemas.

However since each left and right image does not occupy the full screen but just half of it - the image is not wide but close to a square.

There are a number of apps on Google Play which offer the ability to take a VR ride on a rollercoaster etc. where a simulated view is shown - and it gives a reasonable effect - not as good as a 3D movie - but reasonable.


Google Cardboard is actually the cardboard box which Google has published the specification for - so you can buy Google Cardboard from amazon and other places - and their quality can vary a bit - since some use plastic lenses and some may use better quality lenses which focus better etc.

There already are apps which take a camera feed and mirror it on left and right.  But the app mentioned in the article above - does the same, but also gives an onscreen button to zoom the image.  Zoom too much and the image is pixellated i.e. is just expanding the image that is caught by the camera.  But it is a real-time feed.

So users who use high power magnifying lenses on their spectacles can use this app to do basically the same thing - except the zoom level would be controllable.

Dementia Series Learning Opportunities

 

Dementia Series  Learning Opportunities

Why Art and Music Work So well! All Saints “After Dark”      Southern Shores How do we get There from Here ? Holy Redeemer               Kitty Hawk Caring for People  Living with Alzheimers and        related dementias College of the Albemarle       Downtown Manteo AFA ~ Person Centered Care Dare County Center           Manteo Building a Dementia        Capable Community        Special Guest Sheila Davies Outer Banks Presbyterian Church Kill Devil Hills

Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCS, founder and executive director of GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. has worked directly with people living with dementia for over 30 years first in her role as ac­tivity director  at a skilled nursing facility and as executive director of GEM. Gail holds a masters in Rehabilitation Studies has completed a certificate course in Geriatric Care Man­agement. Gail  has logged many hours of training with Teepa Snow, nationally recognized dementia Trainer and is a member of the Dementia Care Professionals of America. Gail has completed certification as a Qualified Dementia Care Specialist with the Alzheimers Founda­tion of America.

 

All Saints After Dark- Creating Vibrant lives for our friends living with dementia Thursday Feb 11 @7pm

Hello All,

 

"It's not what you do for me, It's how you make me feel!" says Judy Berry founder of founded Lakeview Ranch, a facility in Darwin, Minn., that offers specialized dementia care to patients of all income levels.

Please share with your friends and especially family caregivers and community friends. This course will provide some valuable insights.

 

Class 741 – CREATING VIBRANT LIVES FOR FRIENDS WITH DEMENTIA

 

Participants in this class will learn from DVD and discussion about the work of Dr. John Zeisel, an innovator in non-pharmacological approaches to treating Alzheimer's Disease.  His work shows that caregivers can have meaningful relationships with family members and friends living with dementia. The course will offer approaches to treatment such as building memory cues into the environment, which encourages independent movement. 

GAIL SONNESSO has worked with seniors and people with dementia since 1986, is Executive Director of GEM, and has completed the Alzheimer's Foundation's training as a Qualified Dementia Care Specialist. She has an MS from ECU and a Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. 

ANGELO SONNESSO holds an MA in Music from Columbia University and an MS from ECU. He has worked as a music therapist in long term care and is now a Social Worker with the State of NC.  Thursday, Feb 11

 

People can still sign up for this by going to: allsaints@allsaints-eastcarolina.org    The cost to attend is $20 per person and 100% of the proceeds raised go back to support of local non-profit organizations in our community. Saints (40 Pintail Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949)

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

GEM Art Classes with Laura Howard

We joined Laura at the Arts Council on Tuesday [1/19] and learned to wrap
sea glass and fashion it into jewelry. There were 12 of us: four
participants; three professional  caregivers; one family caregiver; two GEM
board members; Laura and Gail.
Laura as usual had a wealth of beautiful findings, ribbons and sea glass for
us to choose from. Jane brought additional supplies of her own to share,
Helen brought sea glass that she had collected over the years.  
We went around the table and introduced ourselves and shared where we had
been born which led into side stories. Next we created our jewelry amid
laughter and expert help from Laura. Delicious  refreshments were served and
Angelo began playing we joined him in singing the old familiar songs.
One participant said  "this was the best party she'd ever been to!"   
Our Art at the Park programs are designed to teach caregivers [by example]
the best practices in person centered care for example knowing how to engage
the person living with dementia and have them participate in the activity.
This can sometimes be a challenge as the person living with dementia can
very good excuses not to participate. Knowing  person centered care will
 teach the caregiver to how to engage the person enabling them to enjoy the
activity instead of just being an observer. Participation brings the joys of
accomplishment and a sense of purpose! Thank you Laura for a wonderful day!

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
http://www.gemdayservices.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

Sea Glass Jewelry Making Tuesday Jan 19th at 1pm

Hello Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to a class with Laura at the Dare County arts Council downtown Manteo tomorrow 1/ 19 at 1pm.

We will be making sea glass jewelry with Laura Howard.

And we have a special treat as Angelo will be playing some tunes too.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Best,

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

Riff Tides Performance – Friday, January 29

The Riff Tides will perform 1950s Rock and Roll music on January 29.

See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.

This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's ongoing fundraising music events, which host local artists in a quiet, listening environment.

Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.

Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions.

See www.uucob.org/music for more information.

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

PRESS RELEASE - RIFF TIDES PERFORM ON JAN 29 AT UU MEETING HOUSE

The Riff Tides will perform on January 29 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House in Kitty Hawk.

The Riff Tides perform 1950s Rock and Roll music including such classics as Blueberry Hill, Diana and Rock Around the Clock.

 

Gail Sonnesso, Director at Gem Day Services, formed the band in Spring 2015. "I'm a baby boomer and wanted to remember the happy times of the fifties and sixties and there were no fifties bands on the Outer Banks," she says.

 

She enlisted the help of her husband, Angelo Sonnesso who plays keyboards and sings vocals. "He's actually a classically trained lyric tenor who studied at Columbia University," Gail explains.

 

Angelo says he is honored to be able to join his friends and share the joy of music.

 

They added Andrew Darling who plays bass, Ken Daidone on the drums and Robert Jacobs on the accordion.

Dana Walker, Robert Morris and Kent Zimmerman sing vocals. Kent also emcees for the group. Doug Leal is the sound manager.

 

"It has been the most fun!" says Dana Walker about performing with the group when she's not working as a hospitalist at Outer Banks Hospital or singing with the Outer Banks Chorus or her church choir at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. "Happy music - that when it's playing, it's impossible to sit or stand still! It makes you want to dance and sing along."

 

See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.

This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's annual fundraising music event, which hosts local artists in a quiet, listening environment. Tickets cost $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.

Proceeds help the congregation support community organizations who use the meeting house such as Al-anon, Feline Hope, Jewish Community of the Outer Banks and Weight Watchers.

Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions. The UU Meeting House is located at 831 Herbert Perry Road at the corner of Kitty Hawk Road. See www.uucob.org/music for more information.

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