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Snoezelen for the Elderly

Snoezelen for the Elderly The term ‘dementia’ describes progressive disorders affecting the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. These conditions present problems with thinking, mood, behavior, and the ability to take part in everyday activity and leisure. If no suitable activities are provided and people living with dementia have…

Clinic offers a new way to treat children's pain By Jeremy Olson, Star Tribute March 27, 2015 A trippy new patient room at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis is capable of producing an orange scent, or piping musical vibrations to a comfy chair, as part of the hospital’s movement away from conventional drugs and toward alternatives…

HSN opens therapeutic pool By Jonathan Migneault, Sudbury.com July 15, 2014 Thanks to the Pennies for Pediatrics Campaign, which started in May 2012, Health Sciences North has officially opened Sudbury's first Snoezelen pool. The pool uses auditory, sensory and visual stimulation to treat people with developmental disabilities such as autism and cerebral palsy. Paula Watson,…

Francis House Hospice

Francis House has been bringing a ray of sunshine into the lives of countless sick children over the last two decades. The hospice provides end of life care and respite for children and young people with life threatening conditions. As well as a state of the art Rompa sensory room, Francis House has a Jacuzzi, soft play room, family lounge, music and aromatherapy rooms, kitchen, dining area, gardens and outside play area.