Day 26: Dementia Awareness Month 2014
A small rural health service in Australia’s Mallee region has been recognised for its breakthrough program to support people living with dementia. Nurses and carers at Rural Northwest Health’s Wattle unit in Warracknabeal, Victoria, have developed a capability model of care and other techniques devised from the Montessori training method. Residents of Wattle who previously spent their days in a vegetated state in front of the TV, are now performing useful tasks and engaging in activities. The results are having an amazing effect on the residents and their families as well as the staff involved.
Published on YouTube Jun 30, 2013
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So good to see people being still regarded as important and necessary. The staff seem incredibly patient and kind. Nice facility! I have to ask though if PWD are aware of how childlike the jobs are that they are given? I worry they may feel humiliated but then again, maybe they don’t know? I am not sure how much they are aware of…Thanks for sharing. Happy weekending….Much love…VK
My pleasure VK… it isoften the simple inexpensive things that make such a diffrerenceto improving the lives of people… love and hugs to you my friend xox
What great work. So much here that was wonderful to watch.
Yes, it’s very much worth watching, simple and very cost efffective to make positive changes.
Inspiring video!
Yes, it is fabulous isn’t it…
This is really good! It is achievable and really only requires a change in approach. Thanks Kate!
Absolutely right Megan… I look forward to hearing your progress!