By Dana TerritoMarch 1, 2020 A review in the Journal of Clinical Nursing on the effects of sensory stimulation concluded that most kinds of sensory stimulation reduced agitation, anxiety, aggression, depression and improved the quality of life for those with Alzheimer's. Sensory stimulation is defined as anything that affects one of our five senses —…
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Habilitas donors inaugurate state-of-the-art Snoezelen room at Mackay Centre and PEL Schools
By Wendy SingerSeptember 12, 2019 Montreal , September 10, 2019 -After three years of planning, Habilitas Foundation (formerly the MAB-Mackay, Constance-Lethbridge and Camp Massawippi Foundations), the Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton (PEL) Schools, and the Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre (previously MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre) unveiled a brand new Snoezelen® room at the Mackay Centre and PEL…
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Technology innovations that enhance lives, courtesy of Baptist Village
By Jason Davis July 15, 2019 Baptist Village Communities (BVC) is shaping the future of aging services. It is a contributing factor to BVC’s six decades of providing excellent services. The Bill and Susan Pierce Shaping the Future of Aging Services Fund gives Baptist Village Communities a considerable asset. This fund allows BVC to continue to…
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Educational space for special needs kids is a first of its kind
Designed by a Fremont special education teacher, the Sensory Courtyard is a calming space filled with butterflies, waterfalls, and even a swing. It looks to provide a calm environment for kids to learn and have fun. By Rachael Miner April 6, 2019 Little giggles and lots of jangles can be heard throughout the Sensory Courtyard. The…
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