The table developed by OMI, or to give it its full title 'the omiVista Mobii Interactive Projection System', is a motion-activated projection system creating dynamic images on a table.

OMI have led the way in providing inter-generational projections in homes, hospitals and specialist centres since 2005. With a dedicated team of engineers, designers and health-care specialists they have created a bespoke range of products that provide meaningful activities for all ages and abilities to encourage movement, active participation and shared enjoyment.

In 2018 the OMI team were delighted to receive the National Dementia Care Outstanding Product Award in ‘Recognition of the incredible opportunities the omiVista Mobii system has brought people at all stages of dementia’.

There are many benefits to using such motion-activated systems in the care of older people.  

Some of these are:

* Greater socialisation, willingness to communicate
* Obvious enjoyment and shared laughter
* More flexibility and upper body movement/co-ordination
* Sustained moments of lucidity and brightness
* Improved relationships with peers and staff
* Raised well-being levels and improved emotional stability
* More motivation to stand up, stretch and physically participate
* Greater opportunities to share personal stories
* Home team get to know the person behind the dementia
* Families enjoy joint activities without the pressure of finding words
* Can be calming or stimulating with a wide choice of activities
* Opportunity for residens to entertain themselves, independent of home team
* Flexibility of floor, table and bedside use making it fully inclusive
* More spontaneous singing!

Watch this space for the many activities the residents will be enjoying with this amazing new system!