Surrey Care Home Adds To Their Dementia Services With New Lifesize Touch Screen
Barchester Healthcare care home Ashford House, located in Staines have added to their dementia services with a new Lifesize touch screen. A care home which provides expert dementia care to residents at the home, the touch screen has allowed residents of all capacities and mobilities to enjoy different, sensory experiences in the lounge areas or without even leaving their rooms.
This new interactive device allows residents to enjoy gaming and activities in an innovative way which stimulates their daily pursuits. The device has a has a number of features designed to help those suffering with dementia to relax; it also helps de-escalate stressful and upsetting situations experienced by those suffering with different forms of the disease.
Twin wheeled device enables the unit to be moved easily from one room to another, easily and quickly. Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allows people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment. Staff and residents at Ashford House have been enjoying afternoons of fun with the new addition.
Daisy Mingle, General Manager of Ashford House said: “The impact that the Lifesize touch has had in a short space of time has been incredible. Residents have shown absolute delight when playing the games. It has been a real joy to see the increased interaction from residents within our home with the screen and with each other.”