Sensory Devices

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Twiddle Cat
  • Sensory Activity
  • Can be purchased in a range of different textures or style of materials
  • Can provide visual and tactile stimulation for the active adult with dementia
  • May increase stimulation, alertness, relives restlessness
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Perfect Petzzz Puppy
  • Life-like breathing puppy
  • Sensory Activity
  • Can provide visual and tactile stimulate for the active adult with dementia
  • Battery operated
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Twiddle Blanket
  • Sensory Activity
  • Can be purchased in a range of different textures or style of materials
  • Can provide visual and tactile stimulation for the active adult with dementia
  • Can include zipper, eyelets for threading, furry pocket, velcro strip, buttoned section with clear plastic pocket underneath for putting treasured photo or memento or any other item of interest
  • May enable someone with dementia to complete and maintain everyday skills
  • May increase stimulation, alertness, relives restlessness
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Life Story Books
  • A range of life story books can be viewed in the library
  • Can be used in all stages of dementia
  • Helps to draw on earlier memories, which tend to be those that people with dementia retain best
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Diana Collection Baby Boy
  • For use as part of Doll Therapy
  • Most feedback reports that doll therapy soothes and comforts people with dementia
  • Research suggests that doll therapy increases positive behaviour and mood, whilst decreasing negative behaviours and incidents of aggression
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Enabling dementia friendly Environments
  • Environments should be designed to engage the people that live within them, to enable people, support independence and give meaning, comfort and safety.
  • There are a range of books in the library that explore these idea's