The RealCare Geriatric Simulator replicates the physical effects of aging on the body. By enabling users to personally experience age-related physical changes, this sensitivity suit helps users to develop empathy and sensitivity for the elderly. It includes comprehensive curriculum, so educators can facilitate engaging discussions of aging, care for the elderly and the physical effects of aging on the body.

1. The RealCare™ Geriatric Simulator
An unforgettable lesson in patient care

2. Career opportunities in
Geriatrics and Gerontology are growing!

3. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
6 of the 18 fastest-growing occupations relate
to health occupations:
 Personal care aides
 Registered nurses
 Home health aids
 Nursing assistants
 Medical assistants
 Licensed practical
and vocational nurses

4. Of the 10 skills needed for working in a nursing
home, most involve direct patient care

5. For successful
careers, these
professionals
need:
 Academic
knowledge
 Technical skills
 Geriatric
sensitivity

6. The RealCare Geriatric Simulator can help

7. By enabling users to
personally experience age-
related physical changes, the
Geriatric Simulator provides
valuable geriatric sensitivity
training.

8. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:

9. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment

10. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment
• Restricted range of motion
and decreased mobility

11. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment
• Restricted range of motion
and decreased mobility
• Stooped posture

12. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment
• Restricted range of motion
and decreased mobility
• Stooped posture
• Joint stiffness, loss of strength
and fatigue

13. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment
• Restricted range of motion
and decreased mobility
• Stooped posture
• Joint stiffness, loss of strength
and fatigue
• Change in body image
and decreased sense of balance

14. The Geriatric Simulator enables users
to experience many common
physical conditions of aging:
• Visual impairment
• Restricted range of motion
and decreased mobility
• Stooped posture
• Joint stiffness, loss of strength
and fatigue
• Change in body image
and decreased sense of balance
• Confusion

15. Studies show that these experiences
are effective ways to promote
empathy and understanding toward the elderly
of participants were able to empathize with life
in old age “very well” after participating in an
age simulation suit experience*
of participants better understood the physical
conditions of aging after participating in an age
simulation suit experience*
83%
95%
*Julius-Maximilian University of Wurzburg (n.d.) Effectiveness of age simulation. Retrieved
from http://www.age-simulation-suit.com/effectiveness.html.

16. These experiences are only part
of the RealCare Geriatric Simulator.

17. These experiences are only part
of the RealCare Geriatric Simulator.
This sensitivity suit also includes standards-based
curriculum that features pre- and post-
assessments, slide presentations, activities and
answer keys.

18. Lesson topics include:

19. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration

20. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment

21. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging

22. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging
 Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints

23. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging
 Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints
 Hearing Loss

24. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging
 Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints
 Hearing Loss
 Cognitive Changes with Aging

25. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging
 Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints
 Hearing Loss
 Cognitive Changes with Aging
 The Geriatric Experience

26. Lesson topics include:
 Geriatrics and Gerontology Career
Exploration
 Visual Impairment
 Declining Mobility Due to Aging
 Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints
 Hearing Loss
 Cognitive Changes with Aging
 The Geriatric Experience
 Amazing Aging

27. These lessons and experiences combine to give
nursing and health occupations students
a patient care experience that will
help them succeed in careers

28. For a limited time, you can save $100 on
the RealCare Geriatric Simulator*
Request a live demonstration
or personalized quote today
*Coupon good on multiple units, one coupon per unit. No other discounts apply. Offer expires August 31, 2016.