Case Studies - Reminiscence (3)

Beech House enhances behaviour, mood and conversation with RITA

Overall, RITA has been a great asset to the home and has proved invaluable with some ladies and gents, this in regard to behaviour, mood and has stimulated conversation.....

RITA contributes to Abbey Lodge Residential Care Home coming out of special measures

This week we are no longer in special measures and I want to shout it from the roof tops! RITA has played a key part by increasing the activity for the residents and allowing us to deal with difficult situations more effectively.

RITA reduces incidents of self-harm, social isolation and thoughts of wanting to die at Victoria Court

This case study has been produced just one month in to using RITA and the outcomes documented below demonstrate quite clearly that appropriate distraction and meaningful activity has a remarkable impact.

Coach House Care Home digitally enhances quality of life and wellbeing with RITA

RITA has already contributed to a reduction in falls, safeguarding incidents, increases in nutrition and hydration rates and improved overall quality of life and wellbeing of residents and staff.

RITA enhances social inclusion at Muirfield Nursing Home

When RITA was in use the overall atmosphere in the lounge was cheerful, it had encouraged and created opportunities for residents to have positive interactions with staff and with each other.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital – Falls Prevention Project

The lead Falls Prevention Specialist and Dementia Specialist Nurse piloted the use of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activity systems (RITA) on wards with a high incidence of patients with dementia and falls. The aim of the pilot was to ascertain if the intervention of RITA would improve patients’ experience, wellbeing and reduce falls in older people in an acute setting.

Llys Cadfan Care Home digitally enhances quality of life & wellbeing

Llys Cadfan is a care home owned by Gwynedd Council in North Wales. This case study provides an insight into how RITA was used to enhance the lives and well-being of residents at Llys Cadfan.

Improving care at Royal Stoke & County hospitals

The RITA system has been rolled out on elderly care wards at both sites at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, thanks to funding from the Charity and its supporters.

Harplands Hospital - Applications of digital reminiscence therapy

Staff at Harplands Hospital provide an insight in to how they used RITA's reminiscence and activity content to positively engage with a patient and gave him a voice again!