The Auchie Renal Dialysis Unit is a regional referral centre for patients requiring complex haemodialysis. They have several patients who have developed dementia during their time there.
Delivering Haemodialysis to patients with dementia is particularly problematic as they are required to remain still, in one place and attached to a machine for periods of up to 4 hours. The unit is busy, high tech and there are limitations as to what activities can be done there as patients often become unwell and require emergency treatment during the sessions.