Peterborough care home introduces ‘Magic Table’ to help dementia patients
A Peterborough care home has introduced a new ‘Magic Table’ to improve the wellbeing of residents with dementia.
The Magic Table 360 has been shown, through scientific research, to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia and has been installed at Longueville Court Care Home in Orton Longueville.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the device uses interactive games to connect residents with staff and with each other.
Using interactive light projections, the Magic Table 360, which can be played independently or in a group, stimulates movement by inviting participants to take part in all sorts of different activities such as popping bubbles, playing the piano, colouring in pictures, sweeping leaves or interacting playfully with fish.
Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allow people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Happiness Programme allows for a range of games that change seasonally and have country-specific versions covering 14 different categories, so there will always be something new for residents to try.
It is also portable and can be projected onto the floor, ceiling, walls, a whiteboard or even the bed, so it can be used wherever residents feel most comfortable,
The Magic Table 360 has been shown to improve mood and behaviours, especially across the mid-to-late stages of dementia, physical, social and cognitive activity and to reduce withdrawn-like symptoms, weight gain and to have positive impacts on relationships with care staff, friends and family.
Margery Dino, General Manager of the home, said: “We’re excited to bring a touch of magic to the residents at our home, the Magic Table 360 will make a big difference by helping to connect residents with staff and with each other, and it’s great fun for the young at heart.”
Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester Healthcare, who run Longueville Court, said: “We are delighted by the initial
response of the residents at Longueville Court Care Home when using the Magic Table 360. Designed to create moments of happiness for the residents, it is heart-warming to provide positive and invaluable experiences, with residents more motivated to interact with staff, family and carers alike.”