Sensory twiddle muffs bring calm and care to dementia patients in Ulster Hospital emergency department

Sensory twiddle muffs bring calm and care to dementia patients in Ulster Hospital emergency department

A thoughtful donation from the Presbyterian Chaplaincy and local church communities is bringing comfort to patients living with dementia in the Emergency Department at the Ulster Hospital.

New dementia-friendly spaces supporting emergency care

Our Emergency Short Stay Unit at Monash Medical Centre has had a cosy makeover. Thanks to a generous donation from the Viney family, new dementia-friendly spaces are now open to support patients and their carers during their visit.  Working with a dementia architect, the Short Stay Unit team, including consumers, has brought to life their shared vision for a calm, safe, and inclusive environment designed to support people living with dementia, d…