Case Study: Amarna House, York

Amarna House, an Ashbourne Senior Living home in York, has recently installed the new FIND dementia signage systems, including door signs and memory boxes. Allison Boyle, Home Manager, commented:

"At Ashbourne we strive to create an environment where residents can achieve their highest level of independence, to locate each room easily and to understand the function within each room. The FIND signs have been placed at a more accommodating level for our residents and the contrasting colours, size and pictures within each sign should tangibly improve recognition and awareness. The memory boxes are being gradually phased in as a focal point for residents, carers and families and we will monitor progress."

We will be gathering evidence at Amarna House over the coming months and key performance indicators will include ease of way-finding, independent behaviour, effects on incontinence levels and carer/family feedback.