Help us make a difference 🎄
We’re proud to support the Dementia ward at Milton Keynes Hospital this Christmas
We invite you, our valued clients and suppliers, to join us in supporting this meaningful cause.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to extend a sincere thank you for working with Stratos. We value our partnership with you and deeply appreciate your trust and continued collaboration.
This year, instead of sending out traditional client gifts and hosting festive lunches, we’ve decided to redirect our Christmas budget to a campaign that can truly make a difference in our community: Christmas Past and Presents.
Christmas Past and Presents
Give the Gift of Memories This Festive Season
What are your favourite traditions and memories of Christmas? Is there a smell, a song, or something you see or touch that instantly brings back the festive feeling?
Now, imagine losing those memories. You’re somewhere unfamiliar, the routine is confusing, you feel anxious, and you’re surrounded by strangers.
This Christmas, Stratos wants to make a real difference to dementia patients and their families at Milton Keynes Hospital. Our campaign, Christmas Past and Presents, is focused on providing sensory care that connects patients to their past and brings comfort at a vulnerable time.
Can you help us fulfil the Milton Keynes Hospital Charity Dementia Ward Wish List?
£10
Activity/wordsearch books for engagement
£50
Puzzles and games for cognition
£80
Dementia-friendly clocks for routine
£100
DVD players for entertainment/memories
£150
Robotic pet for comfort and reassurance
£300
Reminiscence books for emotional support
£500
Bedside tablet for games, music, and videos
£1000
Dementia bus staff training (Virtual reality)
£1000
Enhance A&E for dementia patients
£900–£1900
Digital aquarium for calming anxiety
£4995
RITA System (Interactive Reminiscence Therapy)
Did you know?💡
Creating Moments of Recognition and Calm
- Using familiar smells (like Christmas spices, pine needles, or favourite perfumes) is a powerful tool in reminiscence therapy.
- Sensory activities involving touch (like holding a familiar Christmas blanket, a soft toy, or being given a hand massage) are effective ways of reducing agitation and promoting calm.
Sensory stimulation provides a powerful, non-verbal way to access deep emotional memories, even when memory is severely impaired.
Your generous ‘Present’ today will help fund essential resources and provide staff with the skills and tools to better engage with people living with dementia and their carers. It’s an opportunity to bring precious moments of recognition, hope, and comfort to those who need it most.