When looking to create surroundings that can have a genuine impact on our senior community, working with sensory elements in a space, large or small, is the first step in creating a genuinely supportive environment, conducive to comfort, safety, familiarity and warmth. This is particularly important when assisting with difficult cognitive conditions such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Those with other mentally degenerative issues and more general ailments such as depression, anxiety, sudden bouts of aggression and loneliness, can be profoundly affected by environmental stimuli as well.

While the overall appeal of an attractive aesthetic is important and helpful, starting with the optimal sensory support is critical. It will truly aid that aesthetic, taking a more active role in easing the mental challenges, discomfort, fears, and frustrations of our seniors.