Digital Reminiscing
Putting the Person at the Centre of Care
Dementia and care of the elderly is demanding; for the person being cared for and for their carers. But the better a carer knows the person, the better it is for everyone. Digital Reminiscing places the person at the centre and provides unique tools and activities that assist them be better known for who they truly are.
Much work has been done regarding person centred care delivery, the power of reminiscence therapy and different methodologies for dementia care. Opinions vary but all agree on one thing, that Life Story knowledge brings benefits to all. Until now it’s not been possible to easily use internet content to explore a person’s Life Story and likes and dislikes other than on a generic basis. We can change that …
Understanding the Person
ReMe matches the profile of the person with automatically sourced internet content. Built with remote family participation, ReMe’s digital My Story is at the heart of ReMe and learns and grows through activities undertaken with the individual. Person centred care, community engagement, care circle interaction, all improve when the profile of the individual is better defined. ReMe puts the person at the centre of the care process. As a result, it’s applicable to many care sectors and therefore becomes ideal for persons with multiple conditions. ReMe has a multi-cultural capability and is cross generational in appeal.
Enabling the Care Circle
It’s often difficult for family to be engaged with the care process. Distance, age, fading memories and receding commonality all make communication and support harder day by day. Grand children find relating difficult and phone calls and visits become increasingly awkward. But we’ve all experienced how media, such as music and photos, can change all this – just one photo, song or video can unlock communication that improves the dynamic of a relationship, whether with family or carers. By enabling remote connectivity between the care circle, whether for a person cared for at home or in a residential setting, isolation can be reduced and well-being improved.