Nurse Unit Managers at the Kingston Centre are dedicated to doing everything they can to improve quality of life for their residents.
Patients living with delirium and dementia are at greater risk of developing complications. These complications may include functional decline, dehydration, malnutrition, falls and pressure injuries.
Rather than relying solely on medical interventions to treat and manage the symptoms of dementia, national clinical standards call for patients to be managed via a range of non-pharmalogical interventions where possible.
Thanks to the generosity of donors who have left a gift in their Will, Monash Health has been able to take meaningful steps to improve the day-to-day experiences of patients living with delirium and dementia.
These resources include a range of robotic pets, dolls, desk clocks and CD’s all designed to enhance engagement with patients, and provide meaningful diversion, human connection and company for residents at Kingston.
Cognition Clinical Leads, Danielle Byrne and Taree Gibson say the impact on residents is already apparent, with some patients actively requesting time with the robotic pets and dolls.
“On behalf of the residents, visitors and staff at the Kingston Centre, we would like to extend our gratitude to our donors for enabling us to provide these resources. The positive impact they have had on our residents is truly wonderful to witness,” says Danielle.
