LifeLoop enhances resident life at Thalman Square

A new resident enhancement platform called LifeLoop arrived at Thalman Square just a couple of months ago and is already proving popular. 

“It is so cool!” enthuses leisure services coordinator Hollie Beem. “We use it in so many ways, from playing games to doing devotions and having sing-a-longs.” 

Hollie Beem (left) Looks on as residents Linda Schrader and Kathy Thompson try another game at Thalman Square.

Friends of Western Home Communities helped fund the purchase in keeping with its mission to enhance the lives of residents.  

“It’s been great for engaging residents either individually or in a group,” explains Senior Director of Assisted Living Spencer Steffy.  “It can be tailored to what a resident likes or wants to do, from exercise to music to games to even video conferencing with loved ones.”  

One Thalman Square resident says that with a large screen, everyone feels part of what’s going on. They’ve played Balloon Burst, akin to Hangman but where a balloon floats away if you choose a wrong letter and you get more balloons for figuring out the words. Bubble Pop requires participants to “pop” 20 balloons on the screen in 15 seconds.  Plinko is from the TV game section and features familiar music from “The Price is Right.”  

 “We’re learning new options every day,” Hollie says.  “The residents get excited about it, too. We are having so much fun with it.”