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The use of Snoezelen for relaxation purposes in dementia
 — preliminary observations from an informal case study
Author(s)Bernadette Walsh
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 59, January 1997
PublisherPsychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, January 1997
Pagesp 5
KeywordsDementia ; Therapy ; Well being ; Case studies.
AnnotationThe term Snoezelen was introduced from the Netherlands in the 1960s, and refers to a multi-sensory room whose purpose is to aid communication and provide a quality environment for leisure activity. It was developed and is widely used with people who have learning disabilities, and is increasingly used as a therapy for people with dementia. The author reviews use of a Snoezelen room at a day centre for adults with learning disabilities, and the sense of well-being imparted to a male patient from a hospital continuing care ward. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-981110230 A
ClassmarkEA: LO: D:F:5HH: 69P

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