Rempods ( Reminisence Pods for Dementia patients) - update ♥️ We had a VERY successful Rempod-Recce this evening, and we're really pleased to report that all five frames are in excellent condition! Just a few bits missing sadly, but after 7 years, we're really pleased at how they are looking, so it's just a case of us replenishing the wee additional bits that help create the memories 🫶. We'll be back in touch over the next month or two to let you know when all five will be available to borrow. A perfect addition to our local Care Homes, Day Centres and Community Groups, to help with the wellbeing of our wonderful older loved ones with dementia. As one daughter said to us when we first rolled these out... "I got my mum back for five minutes"... A completely priceless comment and affect 🫶 We're also going to put together an inventory so that those using the Rempods can see what's included (and can ensure everything is returned for the next users). We'll also include additional things we would suggest, such as ice cream and sand for the 'Beach scene' to help stimulate further senses. These Rempods are one of our Foundation's proudest achievements. They were purchased using our fundraising sums from our 5th Walk with Scott in 2017, And we CANNOT wait to get them back out in circulation again across East Lothian ♥️ It's only fitting that we share the original video again, showing all five at our Launch in July 2017 🫶 x #walkwithscottfoundation #makingtheimpossiblepossible
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