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Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/2bcad82e-11ec-494b-bfc8-129561be1f6c/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+2.41.46%E2%80%AFPM.png Projects - Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/a0de4014-ca19-477e-935a-8f1d705d7b2c/_MG_5237.jpg Projects - Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/87f87435-e0b2-4ab1-b553-8f51b834e08f/_MG_5848.jpg Projects - Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/d83c26e7-e63d-45d4-8d36-313283af770c/_MG_5122.jpg Projects - Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/cbeccdd6-387d-493d-99ea-5f65141936a6/_MG_5149.jpg Projects - Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits & Behaviour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/1e16f32c-b5fb-44bd-ad03-f3b3ea29e9a1/_MG_5200.jpg Projects - 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Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Having a diversity of experience typologies and cross-linking ideas such as history, science, and culture, gives visitors a richer sense of the world around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/58d1474a-2694-497e-8608-1ebf77626685/FCMOD+Gyroscope+Color+Exhibit.jpg Projects - Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Visual perception can play tricks with the brain and be lots of fun. Here, a young visitor learns about the science and perception of color. https://www.mortatidesign.com/projects/memory-care-experience-station monthly 0.5 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/d1da60bc-1f59-4fc4-86b5-518338ac9f4d/Blurred_MCES+9+residents+and+staff+engaging.png Projects - Memory Care Experience Station An overview of the types of multisensory and custom content experiences along with social coupling, be it staff or loved ones. Images used with approval from the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. All individuals depicted have been de-identified in accordance with facility policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/82922fca-09df-4651-bb06-05ca9fa87e76/Blurred_MCES+r+pizza+reaching+w+staff.jpg Projects - Memory Care Experience Station Grouping multiple types of prompts fosters enrichment and enjoyment. Here, there is demonstration and mirroring. Images used with approval from the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. All individuals depicted have been de-identified in accordance with facility policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/7e0b2b18-1d66-4f63-8481-af2c12194916/Blurred_MCES+r+w+family+driving.jpg Projects - Memory Care Experience Station For haptics, we developed a "rumble" foot pad that gives the residents a sense of vibration of the road. It's been effective at triggering muscle memory and greater engagement. It's also a useful tool for redirection of anxious behavior and boredom. It can be used with all themes, not only driving to provide added cues and stimulation. Images used with approval from the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. All individuals depicted have been de-identified in accordance with facility policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/02cb4ba2-5b72-425b-96c5-3e5e586ff4b3/Screenshot+2024-07-25+at+1.56.46%E2%80%AFPM.png Projects - Memory Care Experience Station We use familiar themes and make them multisensory alongside appropriate digital media. The objective is to give staff as many "engagement" levers as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/4acfd98b-5705-4e7f-9940-0235113c8326/Blurred_MCES+res+w+husband+w+staff+smelling+lemons+pizza+theme.jpg Projects - Memory Care Experience Station The Station pilot provides multisensory enjoyment for all. Images used with approval from the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. All individuals depicted have been de-identified in accordance with facility policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661569890b3aa2359b7f7dc0/c397cce7-04e2-44c3-be40-8ccc2e292c26/Blurred_MCES+father+daughter+turtles.jpg Projects - Memory Care Experience Station The Station pilot gives family members of all ages a way to connect and have fun. Images used with approval from the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. 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