It has long been known that sensory stimulation through sauna and hydro spas improves relaxation of individuals. It is now increasingly recognised as contributing to the wellbeing of users through stimulation of four of the five key senses.
As well as implementing these therapies in everyday activities, sensory stimulation can be incorporated in bathing facilities to provide all individuals with a more relaxing bathing experience.
Chromatherapy
Aromatherapy
Air Spa Therapy
Music/Sound Therapy
There is extensive research which demonstrates that sensory stimulation improves not only the well-being of all individuals but furthermore, the treatment of individuals with learning disabilities, long term physical disabilities and the elderly, in-particular sufferers of Dementia.
1. Article on how Multi-sensory environment research influences dementia care
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2014/10/22-multi-sensory-environment-research-influences-dementia-care.page
2. Benefits of Hydrotherapy and improved mobility
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820387/#!po=45.8333
3. Use of Colour Therapy in the care of special needs
http://www.specialneeds.com/children-and-parents/general-special-needs/sensory-integration-building-blocks
4. The benefit of sensory stimulation and the condition of Alzheimers
http://www.alzheimers.net/2014-01-23/sensory-stimulation-alzheimers-patients/
For further information on the sensory bathing options please clink on either the diagram link above or one of the links below:
• Aromatherapy
• Chromatherapy/Coloured Lighting
• Bathsound Audio
• Airs Spa Hydrotherapy
