‘Minnie’s Garden’ has officially opened at Tir na nOg unit in St John’s Community Hospital in Sligo.
The old courtyard was renovated with murals and new furniture thanks to a family donation that was made by the family of the late Minnie Cunningham who was a resident at the unit.
The family were present on the day to officially cut the ribbon on the new courtyard which has been named ‘Minnie’s Garden’.
They were joined by the families and friends of the 24 residents at the unit who all partook in the day’s festivities.
The Tir na nOg unit provides holistic person centred care for residents with a formal or informal diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment.
The unit strives to enhance resident’s quality of life through meaningful activities and alternative methods of communication such as reminiscence, music, pet and Sónas therapy.
