Trains alertness
and reactions
The client reacts to flies on the screen and practises focus in a fun way.
Fly Swatting
Activity
Fly Swatting is a fun movement-based activity in Medulla. Using natural hand movement, the client hits flies on the screen, training reaction time, attention and coordination.
No controllers
Just a laptop and camera
Suitable sitting or lying down
Reaction + movement
Why choose Fly Swatting?
Trains alertness
Gets hands
and arms moving
The Fly Swatting activity can be controlled with either the left or right hand, as well as by closing the hand.
Fun for individuals
and groups
Great for encouragement, laughter and friendly competition between clients.
Suitable for clients
sitting, lying down, standing or in a wheelchair
The activity can be adapted to the client’s abilities and range of movement.
How Fly Swatting works in Medulla
1
The activity coordinator
starts the activity
They select Fly Swatting on the laptop and set the control method according to the client’s abilities.
2
The client moves their hand
towards a fly
The camera tracks natural hand movement. The client aims at the flies directly on the screen.
3
The swatter hits
based on the settings
It either swats automatically when the hand reaches a fly, or only when the client closes their hand into a fist.
I enjoyed Fly Swatting. It was cheerful
and it really got my hands moving.
and it really got my hands moving.
Would you like to try Fly Swatting
directly in your care home?
directly in your care home?
We will be happy to introduce Medulla in person
and show you how it can enrich activation activities
for your clients.
Arrange a demo
and show you how it can enrich activation activities
for your clients.