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Revamp for dementia

Published: 31 Oct 2013 08:00

WORK is under way to create a specialist dementia-friendly ward which will include the country’s first in-hospital cinema.

 

A CGI image of what the ward will look like

Rowan Ward at Prospect Park Hospital has been stripped and work has started to transform the unit specifically for the use of elderly patients and their families.

New, soft flooring will be installed to minimise the risk of falling, with circular handrails for patients with Parkinson’s disease or arthritis, while ambient LED lighting and colour-coded areas for males and females will help patients move around independently.

Choir using music to cope with dementia

Many of the members who gather in St John’s church hall are living with the condition, while others are close family and friends who have adopted a full-time caring role.

The Hamilton Musical Memories Choir

A Hamilton choir are using music to cope with the early stages of dementia.

Many gathered in St John’s church hall are living with the condition, while others are close family and friends who have adopted a full-time caring role.

All are united by the power of music and the Musical Memories Choir’s ground-breaking project is making a real difference in people’s lives.

Jack Pennie (84), who is affected by the early stages of the condition, is feeling the direct benefit. “I’ve been in the choir for two years and it’s certainly helped me with my memory,” said the former furniture sales manager.

There's no one quite like Grandma: Wimbledon care home's new book helping children come to terms with dementia

Coming to terms with demenia

 The book is based on the theme that “Granny will always be Granny even if she doesn’t remember”.

A poignant new book helping children understand dementia in elderly relatives is being made avaialble to families visiting a care home in Wimbledon.

Arthur House Care Home, in Arthur Road, is taking delivery of When I Visit Granny Jean by Elizabeth Maltman.

The book, illustrated by Amy Devlin, includes advice on how to interact with elderly relatives suffering from dementia, based on the theme that “Granny will always be Granny even if she doesn’t remember”.

It is part of a new dementia strategy by Amore Care Homes, which manages Arthur House.