Winner of Art Installation of the Year at the Design in Mental Health Awards 2018, L&M Healthcare’s Living Wall is more than just an art installation, helping to keep care home residents engaged and stimulated, says Jeanne Davies, director of L&M Healthcare
It’s one thing to have items of beauty adorning the walls and making a care home look and feel like the epitome of five star luxury. However, something absolutely magical happens when a work of art can form part of everyday life and promote happiness and calm in care home residents, even if it is momentarily. That is what has been achieved by the Living Wall, which forms part of the dementia suite at Whittle Hall in Warrington.
The Living Wall is an interactive, soft, sculptured, sensory wall art installation that promotes the use of the senses sight, hearing, touch and smell - to reduce feelings of anxiety, frustration and isolation through daily group activities that create a pathway to communication.
As well as being beautiful to look at, with an element of fun and being wonderful to touch, this art installation has been designed to promote happiness and enjoyment in residents living with dementia and to encourage activities such as singing and listening to music.
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