Company Overview
Motitech is the Norwegian company behind Motiview, a motivational tool that stimulates older people and people with dementia to increased physical, mental and social wellbeing. Using an specially adapted indoor exercise bike, video and sound, the users can take cycle trips through familiar surroundings and childhood memories.
The concept was originally developed in cooperation with the Agency for Nursing Homes in the City of Bergen (2012-2013) and the main user group is older people and people with dementia within public and private care facilities. This includes care homes, adult day care centres, senior community centres, home care and rehabilitation.
Our growing video library facilitates bringing memories back to life and inspires through the combination of sensory impression and physical activity. Motiview is now being used at hundreds of locations in the Nordics, UK, North America, and Australia.
The benefits have been documented through extensive use and several projects; Improved mobility; Fewer falls; Faster rehabilitation; Increased appetite; Reduced obesity; Reduction in aggressive behaviour and medication; Better sleep; Less pain; Improved physical, mental and social well-being; Inspiring for carers and family. Humans are equally valuable, independent of age and functional level, and we need to focus on each other’s abilities in stead of disabilities. That is why we put the users and their needs first, it’s their challenges we wish to solve.
Product Overview
By using an exercise bike, video and sound, the users can take cycle trips through familiar surroundings and childhood memories.
- IMPROVES MOBILITY AND SELF-EFFICACY
- REMINISCENCE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION
- BETTER STRENGTH AND BALANCE, PREVENTS FALLING FASTER REHABILITATION
- INCREASED APPETITE, WHILE REDUCED OVERWEIGHT BETTER SLEEP
- LESS PAIN
- LESS MEDICATION
- IMPROVES PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING
Easy to learn, easy to use Motiview consists of a device with motivational videos (PC or similar) that is paired with a display (TV or other). This is combined with a custom-made exercise bike. The system provides access to an ever-growing movie library, where each movie provides a high level of recognition. All films are produced in collaboration with customers and users. In close collaboration with a music therapist, we have developed playlists of music to provide a complete experience. For each movie there is a large selection of playlists to choose from. The concept breathes life into old memories through sensory impressions from familiar surroundings. This is just as important to ensure a good experience for people with dementia.
THE VIDEOS MOTIVATES THE USER TO WORK OUT. An increasing number of elders are more happy and motivated. Motiview is also used in preventive care and and has proven to be important in preventing injuries (such as hip fracture) as well as depression. Motiview has also proved to be very useful in rehabilitation – especially after hip fracture and stroke. In 2017, Motitech organised the very first «Road Worlds for Seniors». Every year, cyclists in care facilities all over the world are competing against each other to become a World Champion!
Motiview turns older people and people with dementia into dedicated athletes!