2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377

Burcham Beat Volume 1, Issue 18 May 22, 2020

Virtual Reality Program

Reminder

I magine speed flying on Crystal Mountain, running with a football team, skydiving or even traveling to Bali or along

Route 66, all from the comfort of your chair. This is exactly what we can do with Virtual Reality (VR). We are excited to announce that Burcham Hills has received a one-year donation of a VR set from MyndVR. MyndVR provides a vast selection of immersive content catered specifically for older adult audiences. This will be utilized throughout our community to benefit our residents and provide a unique element to our programing.

Many studies have been conducted on VR and the benefits specifically to elders. VR may lead to increased memory, cognitive and physical function, decrease anxiety and feelings of loneli-ness and increase socialization. The VR experience allows the user to enjoy experiences and be transported to places where their bodies can no longer physically go. Although you will still be sitting at home, the sights and sounds generated feel so real that your mood can respond favorably. VR also encourages pushing past limits and provide a distraction from pain. It can also provide a familiar experience from an individual’s past, stimulating memory and encourage reminiscing. The possibilities of Virtual Reality and the engaging nature of this technology can help lead healthier, happier lives to its users.

As a reminder, we will be postponing all Virtual Visits on Monday, May 25. Regularly scheduled Virtual Visits will resume on Tuesday, May 26. If you have any questions, please contact Alesha Williams at awilliams@burchamhills.com.

Happy Birthday May 24 Rosemarie Phillips

Memorial Day History General Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans, issued General Order No. 11 on May 5, 1868, which set aside May 30, 1868 “for the purpose of strewing flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in de-fense of their country during the late rebellion.” (Civil War)

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Lansing was originally named Logan in honor of General Lo-gan. When it was renamed to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, American Legion’s Post 12 raised funds to put a monument up just inside the entrance of Mount Hope Cemetery to honor Gen-eral Logan.

Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration Day.” In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Monday in May.

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Recreation Team

Alesha Williams, CTRS

Recreation Manager

Ext. 417 or 827-1068

Resident Center

Ext. 277 or 827-1061 Sarah Schimm

RC Recreation Assistant

Matthew Bebermeyer

MC Recreation Assistant

Center for Health & Rehab

Ext. 277 or 827-1061 Taylor Bosom, CTRS

CHR Recreation Therapist

Maegan Anderson, CTRS

2&3CHR Recreation Therapist

Brittany Pernak, CTRS

CHR Recreation Therapist

Eldon Wood

2&3CHR Recreation Lead

Events

Ext. 435 or 332-5227 Kimber Lucius

Recreation Events Planning

Volunteers

Ext. 427 or 827-1060 Anna Fox

Volunteer Coordinator and

Employee Wellness Coordinator

We have set up Channel 2 on

in-room televisions for programs

throughout the day. Please see the

calendar above and tune in to the

programs that interest you. Not all

televisions are capable of

displaying this channel. If you are

having difficulty viewing these

programs, please contact the

receptionist to have a work order

placed.