The Importance of Sensory Equipment for the Elderly

Circular LED Fibre Optic Shower

There is a wide range of sensory equipment for the elderly available to purchase that has been professionally tried and tested to deliver the best possible results. There are also sensory equipment products available that can be used specifically by older individuals to help improve their sensory elderly abilities.

Here are some brief examples of sensory equipment for older individuals and how they can be successfully applied to treat sensory impairments in elderly:

• Circular LED Fibre Optic Shower – Made up out of over 150 fibre optic strands the shower hangs from floor to ceiling, creating a remarkable and colourful effect. This piece of equipment is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair or standing frame and is available in various models depending on whether you require it for relaxation or stimulation.

• IRiS LED Bubble Tube – The bubble tube is designed to allow ease of use and incorporates the latest LED technologies to create bright colours with soothing bubbles that work together to promote relaxation, making it ideal for therapeutic activities for the elderly.
  

  IRiS LED Infinity Tunnel

• IRiS LED Infinity Tunnel – The infinity tunnel creates an eye-catching illusion of hundreds of spots of lights disappearing into the tunnel. Used in conjunction with the IRiS Talker the tunnel is one of the most effective sensory products for the elderly and can be used to practice colour recognition, as well as for distinguishing between cause and effect.

• IRiS LED Light Spreader – The light spreader acts as a type of spotlight by shining light around a room. It too can be controlled an IRiS Talker making it an interactive and calming way of instilling skills surrounding sensory integration in elderly individuals.

Other sensory equipment for the elderly available on the market includes the IRiS LED Color Panel, the IRiS LED Star Panel, IRiS LED Strips and IRiS Soft Jet Stream. All of these products can assist with sensory impairments in elderly, as well as help treat physical disabilities in elderly individuals.

Experia understand the importance of this type of equipment and are a well known provider of sensory products for care homes. They can also recommend specific products that can be used for therapeutic activities for the elderly.