The Foundation played a key role in the remodeling of St. Anne’s Geriatric Specialist Ward, into a dementia-friendly environment.
For many patients with dementia, the hospital experience can be a frightening, distressing, and disorientating place. Because of the lack of familiarity and the constant movement and noise many patients can experience a sensory overload.
With an investment of €37,500 in public donations, the ward is now a serene space with each room, including the new living room, painted in inviting bright colours and featuring iconic symbols of Dublin including the Clery’s clock, pictures of the Phoenix Park and a Dublin bus stop installed on the ward.
A new wet room has been installed and consistent floors and ceilings to reduce visual disturbances for patients.
New technology, RITA (Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities), is now being rolled out in the ward thanks to our supporters. RITA provides access to a range of meaningful activities through a touchscreen device. It blends entertainment with therapy to assist patients in recalling and sharing events from their past.