Digital Reminiscence Therapy inaugurated

Dr Andrew Murrison MP came to Warminster Hospital to inaugurate the new patients' Digital Reminiscence Therapy Suite, and the Committee of the Friends of Warminster Hospital (FOWH), were treated to a presentation by Assistant Practitioner Ciara Jenner on how the Digital Reminiscence Therapy Suite of IT based programs,  benefits patients with fading memories, by providing bespoke memories.

Ciara explained:
* Treatment can be on a "one to one" or "group" basis.
* A variety of helpful applications - Music / Images / Interaction / Family Messages / Video
* Providing "Meaningful Interaction" between patient & visitor or staff / volunteer.
* Enabling a new bond with the patient.
* System is especially good at calming down a distressed, emotional patient.
* The new WiFi now enables the system to be more effective as it is not solely reliant on installed software packages, but can access the World Wide Web and can now be truly "Person Centred".

Tony Jackson of the FOWH Committee: The Digital Reminiscence Therapy system is most effective when attached to the new Patient WiFi System which the Friends of Warminster Hospital have been pleased to contribute £5,000 to Great Western Hospital to provide the WiFi.

Dr Andrew Murrison praised the project and practitioner Ciara's presentation and enthusiasm, saying this brought back good memories of his early years as a part-time porter at Fryatt Memorial Hospital in Dovercourt, Essex during 1977 to 1979, where such dedication and innovation left its mark on him.

23rd November 2018