SENSORY ACTIVITY LEVEL
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Click here to watch the instruction video for the Sensory Activity Level
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How to use the kit with the resident:
Goal: To enable the resident to experience the effect of the activity on their senses
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Introduce up to 2 sensory objects at a time to the resident, helping them choose their preference if able
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Have no more than 2 sensory objects operating at once, but if this is distracting, limit to 1
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If the resident is distracted, reduce background noise and provide a quiet environment to complete the activity
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Allow the resident to lead and explore the object(s) and physically assist if needed
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Draw attention to the activity by using physical touch to guide the resident and by saying the resident’s name
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Provide one step verbal instructions on how to stimulate the senses accompanied by guided physical movements. Limit these instructions to the action and the object.
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For example, 1) “Stella, hold the coffee beans” then physically support and position the resident’s hand in a palm up position to keep beans in hand. 2) “Smell the coffee beans, Stella.” Physically guide the resident to lift arm/hand while holding tin of coffee beans and bring towards nose.
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Reinforce the activity by talking about the object and the sensations experienced. Try not to ask the resident questions but instead state facts.
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For example, 1) “the smell of coffee always reminds me of Sunday morning breakfast with the family.” 2) “The taste of chocolate is sweet on the tongue.”
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Maximum session time is 20 mins unless the resident can no longer concentrate
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Ideal session is 1:1 but can provide in a group of 2
SENSORY ACTIVITY LEVEL
-
Click here to watch the instruction video for the Sensory Activity Level
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How to use the kit with the resident:
Goal: To enable the resident to experience the effect of the activity on their senses
-
Introduce up to 2 sensory objects at a time to the resident, helping them choose their preference if able
-
Have no more than 2 sensory objects operating at once, but if this is distracting, limit to 1
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If the resident is distracted, reduce background noise and provide a quiet environment to complete the activity
-
Allow the resident to lead and explore the object(s) and physically assist if needed
-
Draw attention to the activity by using physical touch to guide the resident and by saying the resident’s name
-
Provide one step verbal instructions on how to stimulate the senses accompanied by guided physical movements. Limit these instructions to the action and the object.
-
For example, 1) “Stella, hold the coffee beans” then physically support and position the resident’s hand in a palm up position to keep beans in hand. 2) “Smell the coffee beans, Stella.” Physically guide the resident to lift arm/hand while holding tin of coffee beans and bring towards nose.
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Reinforce the activity by talking about the object and the sensations experienced. Try not to ask the resident questions but instead state facts.
-
For example, 1) “the smell of coffee always reminds me of Sunday morning breakfast with the family.” 2) “The taste of chocolate is sweet on the tongue.”
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Maximum session time is 20 mins unless the resident can no longer concentrate
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Ideal session is 1:1 but can provide in a group of 2