Please help us fund new sleeper chairs for our Care of Older People wards
A hospital stay can be very daunting, but for an elderly patient with dementia, it can be a very disorientating and distressing experience. We know that having a loved one at the bedside can be a huge source of comfort and reassurance, reducing feelings of fear and anxiety for the patient. Having a comfortable bed to sleep in next to the patient allows family members to rest, having a positive impact on their wellbeing too.
However, currently there are no facilities in our Care of Older People wards for loved ones to rest or sleep. We want to change that by funding a minimum of five sleeper chairs - comfortable chairs that easily convert into a bed to aid restful sleep.
We will purchase sleeper chairs to enable family members to stay with their loved ones, providing comfort and reassurance during their stay.
“We’re dedicated to providing outstanding care to elderly patients reaching the end of life. These patients, and particularly those with dementia, benefit enormously from having a familiar face at their bedside, and so we encourage family members to stay with their loved ones. Sadly, we currently have no facilities to allow this”.
Tess, Dementia Nurse Specialist
Please make a donation today to enable us to purchase five sleeper chairs for our Care of Older People wards.
A caring environment
Research shows that 75% of dementia patients in acute hospitals experience behavioural and psychological symptoms such as distress, anxiety, agitation, aggression, delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, wandering, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and sleep disturbances are tough to manage in hospitals.
Having a familiar face at the bedside helps reduce these symptoms, providing comfort and reassurance for both the patient and their loved ones. It helps reduce distress and anxiety, especially in the final days and hours of life, and ensures a more person-centred, compassionate approach to care. It allows families to be present, provide emotional support, and make the most of precious time together.