Sensory Products for Dementia

• Reducing loneliness.

• Relaxation – dementia patients can sometimes become frustrated or agitated, and sensory items for dementia patients can help soothe and comfort them.

• Improving engagement and awareness of their surroundings.

• Lifting mood and enjoyment.

• Improving communication and memory skills.

Choosing Sensory Products

When choosing the right sensory products for dementia, particularly if multiple users will share a space, there are some considerations you should keep in mind to ensure that all users will be able to benefit.

Some users may face mobility, visual or auditory difficulties, so a multi-sensory experience is ideal to ensure that the space is accessible and effective. However, a sensory experience shouldn't overwhelm the user – try to avoid playing music too loudly or using bright overhead lights. Additionally, for users with dementia, try to avoid overly reflective or mirrored surfaces as these can cause confusion and agitation. 

Sensory Items for Dementia Patients

Many sensory products are well-suited to those with dementia. Fibre optics are one example of an ideal sensory item for dementia patients, as the colour-changing lights are soothing even for those with certain vision impairments, and the strands provide a pleasant tactile experience. Similarly, the LED-carpet wall panel is tactile with the addition of subtly-placed lights. 

Aromatherapy can be help create a calm environment, and projectors combined with a relevant effect wheel can provide an immersive, engaging experience. 

In addition, our sensory cart was designed with dementia in mind. It is a portable multi-sensory tool, meaning it can even be enjoyed by bed-bound dementia patients. 

To find your perfect sensory products for dementia, please get in touch today, and our friendly team will be happy to help you.