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New technology is helping South Dakotans with dementia

Residents of The Village Harmony Hill play with the Tovertafel
Courtesy of The Village Harmony Hill
Residents of The Village Harmony Hill play with the Tovertafel

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Residents of The Village of Harmony Hill in Watertown have been playing with new technology.

The Tovertafel or "magic table" uses special projectors and sensors that let residents interact with games. And a weighted stuffed toy with a heartbeat is ready for hugs.

Sarah Whitney is the memory care nurse supervisor at The Village of Harmony Hill. She shares how the new tech is bringing residents together and sparking laughter at the center.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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