Royal Freemasons has opened new a memory support unit (MSU) at their Monash Gardens home in Mulgrave, responding to a growing need in the community to support people with dementia and cognitive impairment.
The sixteen-bed unit is a specialised care space that prioritises the mental and physical wellbeing of residents by creating a safe, familiar, and engaging environment.
The MSU features a secure dementia-friendly design with easy environmental navigation and a calming décor to reduce agitation, specialised care from staff who are trained in dementia-specific approaches, equipped to manage complex care needs and engaging activities that stimulate memory, improve mood, and promote social interaction. There is also an emphasis on routine and connection, with regular mealtimes, familiar faces and meaningful interactions.
The person-centred model of care employed in the unit will enable residents living with dementia and cognitive impairments to lead the very best life possible.
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