General News
29 March, 2026
Extra comfort for patients
DEMENTIA residents at Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service will benefit from a new interactive wellness system designed to enhance cognitive engagement, comfort and overall quality of life, thanks to a generous community donation.
The OmniVista interactive projection system has been installed in the facility’s aged care ward, which includes 11 residential aged care beds. The equipment was made possible through a donation from the Community Bank Babinda, through the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.
Nursing director and facility manager Romy Clark said the $17,000 technology would play an important role in supporting residents living with dementia.
“By implementing OmniVista in our facility, we can significantly enhance the experience of our dementia residents by providing engaging, meaningful activities that support both their cognitive and emotional wellbeing,” she said.
“The system integrates memory games, brain exercises and other stimulating activities that encourage mental engagement and have been shown to help maintain cognitive abilities for as long as possible.”
In addition to cognitive stimulation, the OmniVista system offers a range of sensory-based activities projected onto tables or floors, allowing residents to interact through gentle movement and touch.
“These sensory activities can be incredibly calming,” Ms Clark said. “They provide comfort, help reduce agitation and can improve mood, which is so important for residents living with dementia.”
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