In discussions about quality of care, group activities often receive significant attention. They foster community and serve as essential social touchpoints. However, they also have their limits—especially when residents experience increasing physical or cognitive challenges and individual needs begin to take a back seat. My message to care organizations is simple: We need to place a much stronger focus on meaningful one-to-one engagement. A Change in Perspective Imagine livin

In gerontological care, one phenomenon is well known: emotional memory often outlasts cognitive memory by many years. While new information may disappear within seconds, the neural pathways formed during adolescence and early adulthood (roughly between the ages of 10 and 30) often remain the most resilient. This is where conventional digital media reaches its limits. A beautiful but generic video of an unfamiliar landscape—such as tropical beaches or Canadian forests—often ho

The shortage of skilled professionals in Swiss healthcare is no myth—it is a daily reality that challenges care teams across the country. As we search for qualified professionals, one important question remains: Are we offering the next generation a workplace that speaks their language? My Own Experience: Intuition Instead of Instructions I've witnessed it many times myself. The moment young people are handed a VR headset, something remarkable happens. They hardly need any ex