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  #1 harrisn2 on 19 Nov 15

   

  When someone says "sensory diet," most people would think of children. Sensory seeking and avoiding behaviors as well as the need for sensations within the environment, are typically only recognized as a child's need. However, sensory stimulation is a key component for people of all ages throughout the lifespan. Sensory information is used by the individual and how it is processed may affect self-regulation, motor planning, and skill development. Sensory stimulation can help individuals to engage in their environments in much meaningful ways, and can be trigger memories that have long since been forgotten. Sensory processing disorder or individuals not getting enough sensory stimulation may develop issues with their self-concept, emotional regulation, attention, problem solving, behavior control, skill performance, and the ability to develop new and maintain social relationships. Sensory activities for the geriatric population will assist in maintaining cognition, remind them of memories, assist in engaging within the environment even if they typically do not actively engage, and socially participate. Sensory stimulation can cause individuals to be relaxed as well as sort of "come alive" even if they are typically withdrawn. Sensory stimulation is unique to each individual and you may need to try various techniques in order to identify the best way to activate the elder adult's sensory systems.OTs can use their unique training in neuroscience, anatomy, activity/environmental in order to take identify and treat issues that arise due to lack of sensory stimulation or sensory processing disorder. By taking a sensory integration theory approach, OT can work with clients and their caregivers in order to educate as well as identify the issues and resolve them through providing a sensory diet or interventions that stimulate them. Sensory integration can be utilized through the following intervention approaches: remedial, accommodations & adaptations, sensory diet programs, environmental modifications, and education.
  
  http://www.livestrong.com/article/125089-use-sensory-activities-elderly/

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When someone says "sensory diet," most people would think of children. Sensory seeking and avoiding behaviors as well as the need for sensations within the environment, are typically only recognized as a child's need. However, sensory stimulation is a key component for people of all ages throughout the lifespan. Sensory information is used by the individual and how it is processed may affect self-regulation, motor planning, and skill development. Sensory stimulation can help individuals to engage in their environments in much meaningful ways, and can be trigger memories that have long since been forgotten. Sensory processing disorder or individuals not getting enough sensory stimulation may develop issues with their self-concept, emotional regulation, attention, problem solving, behavior control, skill performance, and the ability to develop new and maintain social relationships. Sensory activities for the geriatric population will assist in maintaining cognition, remind them of memories, assist in engaging within the environment even if they typically do not actively engage, and socially participate. Sensory stimulation can cause individuals to be relaxed as well as sort of "come alive" even if they are typically withdrawn. Sensory stimulation is unique to each individual and you may need to try various techniques in order to identify the best way to activate the elder adult's sensory systems.OTs can use their unique training in neuroscience, anatomy, activity/environmental in order to take identify and treat issues that arise due to lack of sensory stimulation or sensory processing disorder. By taking a sensory integration theory approach, OT can work with clients and their caregivers in order to educate as well as identify the issues and resolve them through providing a sensory diet or interventions that stimulate them. Sensory integration can be utilized through the following intervention approaches: remedial, accommodations & adaptations, sensory diet programs, environmental modifications, and education. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/125089-use-sensory-activities-elderly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.livestrong.com/article/125089-use-sensory-activities-elderly/</a></div>

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