LISTER HOUSE HAS JUST BEEN AWARDED A GOLD AWARD FROM
DEMENTIA SERVICES AT STIRLING UNIVERSITY FOR DEMENTIA DESIGN
AND
LISTER
HOUSE was the Winner in The Care Home Design category at the 2011 Annual Scottish Care Awards
THIS
IS FANTASTIC NEWS AND A TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENT FOR AVONDALE CARE SCOTLAND AND ALL OUR TEAM AT LISTER HOUSE
AVONDALE
CARE SCOTLAND HAVE ALSO JUST INVESTED IN DIGITAL REMINISCENCE THERAPY SOFTWARE & HARDWARE From Dementia Life - This software makes a "remarkable difference" to Dementia patients.
Although Lister
House has the same number of rooms as Benore Care Home, this Specially Designed Dementia Facility is 30% larger
in size due to the extra design features within the building. A "Street Path" has been incorporated in each of the
four 10 bed secure units. This design feature allows service users to walk and walk without coming across a dead end or obstruction.
Each is limited to ten people with its own lounge and dining area and incorporates the latest technology to assist service
users to live as full a life as possible securely whilst providing peace of mind for their relatives.
The
usual high specification provided in facilities operated by Avondale Care Scotland is provided. In each of the
spacious single bedrooms there is an ensuite with shower as well as a 4 part electric profiling bed, a 22" Plasma T.V.
with Freeview and DVD player, and a pressure relieving mattresses incorporating sensor pad (which will switch the ensuite
light on when the Service User gets out of bed and vice versa when they return). The bedrooms all have low level windows to
allow as much natural light as possible and provide a view when sitting down, a nurse call point and a telephone point if
required. There is a memory box positioned outside every bedroom door and the signage throughout the building has
been chosen with Dementia in mind as has the high quality furniture and the exceptional decor.
There
are assisted baths in each unit and a 32" Plasma T.V. with Freeview in each lounge. The Furniture and Fittings are
of an exceptionaly high standard throughout and the decor and pictures (Reminiscent Boards) have been carefuly chosen
with Dementia in mind.Additionally we are fully computerised with regards to our Care Management System.
The Garden has also been carefuly planned to include a continuos pathway with several resting bays and a pavilion
in the centre. The plants have been chosen to provide stimulation and there will be a number of additional features
in time which will stimulate communication such as a greenhouse, water feature, etc.
Training
within this Dementia Unit is our highest priority. All our staff are fully trained in the Care of Dementia sufferers.
Sedonia Lindsay (B Nurs Hons 1st Class) who specialised in Dementia for her Honours Degree, Manages the Dementia Unit reporting
to The Care Centre General Manager, Pauline McEwan. Both Sid and Pauline are committed to providing the highest levels
of specialised Dementia Care within the Care Sector.
This facility is one you really have to visit to fully appreciate
the thought, investment and attention to detail that has gone into the project. It clearly sets a benchmark for Dementia Care
and certainly leads the way in Fife and perhaps a far wider area. Lister House has recently been awarded a GOLD
AWARD from Stirling University Dementia Services which is a tremendous achievement for the team and provides further evidence
of the commitment to provide quality care in a quality environment and make your life better! dementia.stir.ac.uk
To arrange a visit simply contact Adrian Hendry
at adrianhendry@avondalecarescotland.com and he'll be happy to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.
If you would like to view some of
our suppliers websites which will give you an idea of the products, services and high standards we have invested in, they
are as follows:
These are the main suppliers who Avondale Care Scotland Ltd have worked very closely with to ensure
this facility leads the way in Dementia Care in Fife.
