Sensory for Dementia

12/08/2022

Great example of sensory friendly & inclusive public spaces that benefit people of all ages! Love to see it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

For Yassine Chahboub, it has been a lifelong dream to attend the FIFA World Cup™. However, the 35-year-old Morocco fan has sensory needs that make it difficult for him to attend live matches. Due to sensory rooms at Qatar 2022 his dream has become reality.

09/14/2022

Here's one way to modify the environment to support improved arousal/alertness regulation and decreased falls!

https://designwell365.com/news-features/tech-news/circadian-effective-lighting-found-to-reduce-falls-in-seniors-by-43/

Rather than making the environment brighter, researchers found the emphasis on a natural circadian rhythm in lighting greatly improved senior health outcomes.

08/29/2022

📚New Publication Alert! 📚

HUGE thank you to Dr. Rhodus for including me in this collaborative effort! It’s so fun to connect & nerd out with others who see the value in this work.

[Image description: Black text on a white background with a thick black border. AOTA logo in upper left hand corner. Screenshot of journal article title from the AOTA website that reads “Neurological regulation across the lifespan: Developmental to degenerative perspectives”. Authors listed below title include Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CDP; Laura Henley, MS, OTR/L, CDP; Sarah Nord, MS, OTR/L, CDP; and Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA 08/01/2022. Citation: Rhodus, E., Henley, L., Nord, S., & Baum, C.M. (2022). Neurological regulation across the lifespan: Developmental to degenerative perspectives. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 7(3).]

07/27/2022

Thank you Ty Lewis from I am Gertrude Jordan for taking the time & energy to create this helpful resource for dementia care partners:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/168-qv3nkH1OjNxYoWBfX8SyQ9LEDYygc/view

If you're looking for a resource that you don't see listed, please comment below or send me a DM! It takes a village

02/25/2022

I'm excited to announce I'll be joining 40+ incredible therapists as a presenter at the first ever Virtual Geriatric Therapy Summit hosted by Next LEVEL Occupational Therapy!! 💻

The live summit takes place March 9-11, 2022. TONS of networking & CEU opportunities for therapists & students! 🥳

✨ My session is Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2pm-3pm CST.
Topic: "Considering Sensory Processing When Working With Older Adults" ✨

I would love to see you there!
REGISTRATION LINK*:
https://hopin.com/events/geriatrictherapysummit?utm_source=sensory&utm_campaign=sarah

*Disclosure: if you register through my link, I will earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thank you!

Geriatric Therapy Summit

02/22/2022

I'm excited to join Bri over at Nora's Corner (Nora 22) this Thursday night! We're going to chat about resources for caregiver support & a little Sensory 101.

We would love to see you there!! Thursday, 2/24/2022 from 6:30pm-7:15pm EST (request access through Nora 22 > Groups > Nora's Corner).

Drop your questions in the comments below 👇

02/19/2022

Yesterday was technically , but really caregivers need to feel celebrated & supported EVERY day!

01/25/2022

Look at this joy!! Quite a fun way to stimulate the vestibular system!

I love this level of creativity & connection, StoryPoint Saline

12/22/2021

Looking for a last-minute gift idea?? I’ve got you covered with 5 sensory-rich “experience gift” ideas for adults living with dementia! 🎁

NEW on the blog at https://sensoryfordementia.com/engage/gifts-for-adults-living-with-dementia/

[Image description: close-up hands holding a gift while putting a eucalyptus branch under the ribbon]

11/29/2021

Outstanding!! I wish all people had access to & outdoor spaces like this! An opportunity to see, hear, feel, and MOVE through nature!

Woowookarung Regional Park

Australia’s first dementia-friendly forest and sensory trail is now open in Ballarat’s Woowookarung Regional Park, offering a gentle and inclusive way to see, smell, touch and hear nature.

11/25/2021

Extending my gratitude for each & every one of you! 🤗

NEW on the blog:
www.sensoryfordementia.com/25-sensory-friendly-holiday-tips

[Image Description: white background with black text & holiday branches. Slide 1 Strategies for a sensory-friendly holiday season, Slide 2 Touch Sensitivities? Let your loved one sit in a lower traffic part of the room where they are less likely to be brushed up against by people, pets…unexpected touch can be startling, Slide 3 movement seeking? Create frequent opportunities for movement breaks & invite the whole group to join in. Go for a walk as a family or dance in the living room to your favorite songs! Slide 4 smell sensitivities? Try to avoid artificial scents or fragrances that can be overwhelming (e.g. perfumes, candles, air fresheners). Let the natural smells of cooking food fill the room instead! Slide 5 Sensory Overload? Create a “calming zone” in your home. Somewhere quiet & away from the crowd. If your loved one doesn’t ask for a break, look for nonverbal that indicate a break is needed. You can rest in this space too. Slide 6 like what you see? More on the blog! Slide 7 sensory for dementia logo + website]

11/15/2021

I rated 2 restaurants in this post, so I’m tagging 10 friends to join me in Access Earth's ! Let’s make this world a more accessible place! 🌎

The Value of Wrinkles
The Dementia Guru
OT Flourish
dementiadarling
Dementia Careblazers
Dr. Macie Smith, The Social Gerontologist
Love of Gray
Day By Day Home Therapyy
Mom Of My Momm
SENSE-ational Spaces

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