Maple grove offers cutting edge therapEUtic resource

Carthage, IL – Friday, October 22, 2021 – Maple Grove Memory Care, a living option at Hancock Village in Carthage, Illinois, has implemented a cutting-edge service for its residents. Two sensory areas in each Maple Grove house are now offered. One space offers residents a stimulating surrounding, while the other section provides a calming atmosphere, free from excessive stimuli.

The cognitively stimulating section of the sensory experience aims to reach withdrawn residents by interacting with their senses. For example, a resident who struggles with poor hearing may still enjoy lights and the scent of essential oils. Therefore, the sensory room aims to connect with residents by stimulating the senses that they have.  

The calming section of Maple Grove’s sensory area is used to alleviate anxiety among residents. Residents can get away from bright lights and everyday noises by utilizing the calming room. Popular features of the calming space include dim lighting, essential oils, and soft music.

Items located in each section of Maple Grove’s sensory rooms have been chosen by reviewing cutting-edge research and data. The bubble tubes in these rooms have been statistically shown to stimulate hearing and vision and help residents feel calmer. Fiber optic ropes provide residents visual stimuli that they can hold. Light therapy is also a tried and true form of therapy often used to help residents who suffer from insomnia, as it can aid in resetting one’s circadian rhythm. Other resources in the sensory rooms include tactile stimuli such as sand, beans, cooking utensils, and kinetic sand.

Kristen Doyle, Director of Nursing at Hancock Village, states, “I have seen firsthand just how much these sensory rooms can help our residents at Maple Grove feel calmer, connected, and content. I am so proud of our team for utilizing available research to learn how we can improve the lives of our residents who suffer from dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment.”

To learn more about Maple Grove Memory Care and the other living options available at Hancock Village, visit hancockvillage.org or call (217) 357-8800.

 

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Pictured is Joan Kugler a resident at Hancock Village enjoying the sensory room.