Landor UK and Radwraps Wall Graphics Systems have created dementia-friendly wall graphics designed to provide a therapeutic and nostalgic environment for dementia patients for many years. They use Phototex self-adhesive fabric to deliver complete graphics solutions that can be installed with minimal disruption to carers, patients and residents. The prints are then coated with Landor’s ColourShield anti-microbial liquid laminate, which improves durability and image quality and is ISO 22196 certified, offering 99% protection from harmful germs and bacteria.
According to a major report on dementia in the UK by the Alzheimer’s Society, more than 900,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia. One in 14 people over 65 have dementia, rising to one in six of those over 80. Although there is currently no cure, healthcare facilities such as hospitals and residential care homes can support the wellbeing and safety of their patients and residents by creating a comforting environment with appropriate graphics and imagery.
“The benefits of dementia-friendly signage and environments are well documented and proven to be a huge benefit to patients and carers. Not only do they provide a soothing environment, they also inspire positive conversations with carers, friends and family through nostalgic memories prompted by the graphics,” says James Maddocks, Director at Radwraps.
He continues, “It is critically important that when we install graphics in care homes and hospitals, it causes minimal disruption. When the images need to be changed, Phototex is also very easy to remove and replace, which again minimises disruption for the care setting and residents. Landor Phototex is absolutely the perfect product for this application because it is incredibly quick and easy to install and remove. It also has no smell, leaves no residue and never damages surfaces when it is removed. It can be applied to just about any surface, including walls, doors, floors and ceilings, and to cap it all, it is fully recyclable.”
The graphics are coated with Landor ColourShield anti-microbial to protect the image from day-to-day exposure and damage, as well as providing ISO 22196 certified protection from 99% of harmful germs and bacteria. “Landor’s Phototex self-adhesive fabric with ColourShield anti-microbial liquid laminate coating provides a complete graphics solution that is effective and safe for patients, residents and carers.”
Derric Landor, Managing Director of Landor UK, says, “This is the perfect application for Landor. Phototex is unlike any other fabric, as it will never leave a residue when removed. It delivers a fully recyclable print solution that looks great, can be installed quickly and easily, and can then be removed just as easily with no damage. In addition, our anti-microbial coating is easy to apply and enhances the prints while also providing protection from most harmful germs and bacteria, which is essential in healthcare environments. Radwraps delivers a fantastic and important service to people with dementia, and we are delighted to support them.”
James adds, “Patients and residents with dementia have most likely grown up in the area and will probably have visited local places of natural beauty many times. We use local images of beauty, which can evoke long-term memories and provide talking points. The scenes also look serene and create a calming environment that helps patients and residents feel safe.”
He concludes, “We are so pleased to be working with Landor to deliver these solutions, because their products are perfect for the application. Phototex is a dream to work with. It is easy to install, and when you peel it from the walls it’s as if it was never there. The anti-microbial coating is also very easy to apply, and although it provides great protection, you wouldn’t know it was there. These are fantastic products for an application that provides comfort and support for thousands of people.”
