Nintendo Switch keeps dementia patients engaged and mentally stimulated
Nintendo Switch keeps dementia patients engaged and mentally stimulated
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Thanks to the generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund a new Nintendo Switch and accompanying games worth over £400 for Enlli Ward, the Older Adult Mental Health Unit at Bronglais Hospital.
Beccy Pateman, Ward Manager, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Hywel Dda Health Charities for helping us fund the Nintendo switch and games for the unit.
“This purchase will benefit patients greatly by providing a variety of activities that can be enjoyed with fellow patients and staff, encouraging friendly competition, fun and socialisation.
“It will help build and maintain relationships whilst on the ward. It can have a positive influence, lessening boredom by patients engaging in something meaningful, enjoyable and mentally stimulating. Games can be a great way to keep people experiencing mental health challenges and/or living with dementia engaged and mentally stimulated.”
Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”
Your donations are making a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff.
For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk
Nintendo Switch keeps dementia patients engaged and mentally stimulated
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