A new dementia-friendly space has now opened at Alfred Bean Hospital in Driffield.
‘Our Space’ has been purposefully designed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for people living with dementia and those who support them. It was launched by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to support independent living, wellbeing and community connection.
We supported the project by funding a range of practical aids and adaptations designed to help people living with dementia and their carers live as independently and safely as possible.
The project was developed through ongoing engagement and consultation with people with dementia, whose experiences and insights directly influenced how the space should look, feel and function. The development was supported by Innovations in Dementia, Humber’s Older People’s Mental Health Community Services and Humber Property Management Services.
The room has been created as a practical resource within the hospital where people can learn more about living well with dementia, access information or support and explore aids and adaptations that can help maintain independence at home.
Alison Couch Operational Lead for Older Peoples' Mental Health Services at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust said, “This will provide a welcoming space that helps all understand what supports day-to-day living with dementia, ‘Our Space’ provides an excellent resource for people living with dementia and their supporters to learn about living well with dementia, explore available aids and adaptations and support community groups working alongside people with dementia”.
