Abstract
The purpose of this review was to explore the effectiveness of sensory-based interventions for clients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease living in residential facilities. Nine databases and key sources were searched from 2002 to September 2017. Forty-seven articles met the inclusion criteria. There was strong evidence for use of massage. There was moderate evidence for occupationally and environmentally based multisensory activities including light, gardening, mealtime, music, Montessori, animal assisted therapy, dance, and yoga interventions. There was inconclusive evidence for aromatherapy, art, Snoezelen rooms, and combined visual and auditory interventions. Future research should focus on defining protocols for efficacious interventions.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 171-201 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Journal | Occupational Therapy in Health Care |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 8 2019 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Occupational Therapy
Keywords
- Geriatrics
- Memory care
- Sensory processing
- Sensory stimulation
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapy