Nisbet Lodge is a caring Christian Home, dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in their senior housing care and long-term care residences. Nisbet Lodge is passionate about providing compassionate care so their seniors can live a fuller life. The facility is a charitable, not-for-profit organization providing long-term care to just over 100 seniors. They offer residents accommodation and care that fulfills the needs of today’s seniors, in a Christian environment. Valuing the total individual, they care for the physical, recreational, emotional and spiritual needs of those entrusted to them.

The Lodge is an extremely well-respected and established multi-story facility. They provide a wide range of programs, services and activities, while creating a warm, friendly and home-like atmosphere.

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Sonia Taylor is the Director of Programs & Volunteer Services at Nisbet Lodge. The pandemic was especially difficult for The Lodge’s residents due to the strict policies that the home was forced to implement, including not allowing any friends or family to visit their loved one. Sonia really wanted to find a way to bring back some meaningful and fun programs for her residents. It was heartbreaking for Sonia to witness the painful impact of prolonged isolation from the resident’s families and she noticed that many of the residents were dealing with increased depression, anxiety, and loneliness. When Nisbet Lodge’s CEO learned about the idea of Obie, the product absolutely seemed like it was worth it to learn more! After doing some research, Sonia realized that Obie was exactly what her residents needed and the Lodge was extremely lucky to have a very generous sponsor to help cover the cost of the device.

Nisbet Lodge introduced Obie to a few residents with various cognitive abilities and the device and according to Sonia, the device was an immediate “SMASH HIT!” As a recreation therapist, the social aspect that Sonia witnessed when residents were using the device was everything!!! Then Sonia started to introduce different games with Obie’s beautiful visuals, she saw an immediate improvement and positive change in the livelihood of her residents.

Sonia has a few residents who are mostly immobile in their wheelchair. When these residents were seated at a table with Obie, gradually she witnessed their eyes looking and following and eventually residents reaching out, some with encouragement, to touch the leaves and pretty colors inside the game. In normal circumstances, these residents usually sit alone and don’t engage, so to see them interested was amazing and an incredible improvement!

During COVID, Nisbet was forced to shut down the majority of their activities and programming due to safety precautions. Residents were forced to spend long amounts of time in isolation and it was challenging to get some of them motivated to get used to coming to programs again. Obie was immensely helpful in breaking the ice and making them feel more comfortable. With so many games to choose from, Sonia and the rest of the staff have had so much fun getting to know which residents like which games.

Obie has also been great in getting the activity staff active and involved again. Nisbet is made up of an incredible team and the device has also made the lives of the staff a lot easier. Obie has already had an incredible impact on the Nisbet and they can’t wait to witness all the positive changes that the device brings to the entire community!