Guinness & the GAA bring back treasured memories in Ireland!
22
Apr
2025
My Improvement Network is incredibly honoured and privileged to be working together with Diageo and Guinness to enhance the lives of people living with Dementia across the Republic of Ireland. Our RITA (Reminiscence and Interactive Therapeutic Activities) solution is being introduced to services across Ireland who are caring for people living with Dementia. Diageo and Guinness have generously supplied resources from the historic Guinness Archive to further enhance the Reminiscence resources contained within RITA, ensuring that carers can deliver reminiscence therapy using localised resources to support meaningful engagement.
RITA used in prayer room at the Divine Care Centre in Wingate County Durham
09
Jan
2025
The Divine Care Centre in Wingate has had some pews donated from their local church which they have used to make a prayer room for their residents.
They are also using RITA (Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities’) which is an all-in-one touch screen based system which offers digital reminiscence therapy through the use of user- friendly interactive screens and tablets to blend entertainment with therapy.
Big-hearted trio buy therapy device for Islay dementia patients
08
Jan
2025
Three fundraising superstars have purchased a new touch screen therapy system for Islay Hospital which will help dementia patients to recall and share memories from their past.
Mystery £326,000 legacy pays for Scunthorpe hospital dementia upgrade - BBC News
15
May
2024
Scunthorpe General Hospital is getting improved dementia facilities thanks to a mysterious £326,000 donation from the United States.
Wrexham & RITA achieve Highly Commended at Social Care Wales Accolades
26
Apr
2024
We are thrilled and proud to have been acknowledged at this years Social Care Wales Accolades that took place in Cardiff yesterday.
RITA attends the N.A Forum in Bologna!
29
Nov
2023
Our Italian colleagues Elisa and Gian-Luca have been proudly introducing RITA to delegates at the N.A Forum in Bologna this week. The reception has been amazing!
Gateshead Health introduces innovation in digital therapy to help patients recover in critical care
08
Sep
2023
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust through its charity, QE Charitable Funds, has bought a new digital device that will revolutionise the recovery process for patients in critical care. The device called Rehabilitation and Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA) is specifically designed for bedside delirium prevention and cognitive rehabilitation support with the aim to enhance the wellbeing and communication of patients and their carers in Critical Care (ITU). This state-of-the-art equipment offers a comprehensive suite of interactive activities and therapy tools that stimulate patients, improve their mood and promotes overall wellbeing, all accessible from the comfort of their bedside.