Nature Therapy and Older People
At Nature Therapy we envisage a world that embraces the natural cycles of life.
This includes ageing and all that entails so that older people are awarded respect for their Elder status.
For those with a dementia, they are unable to process sensory information in the same way they did previously.
However this is little understood, so we help foster understanding of the changes that take place in how they sense the world around them.
Being aware of sensory changes means we can continue to communicate respectfully with some-one with dementia long after memory and language become fragile.
Our mission is to build understanding of the distressing impact of sensory deprivation on those with dementia through the delivery of gentle nature based activities.
This includes ageing and all that entails so that older people are awarded respect for their Elder status.
For those with a dementia, they are unable to process sensory information in the same way they did previously.
However this is little understood, so we help foster understanding of the changes that take place in how they sense the world around them.
Being aware of sensory changes means we can continue to communicate respectfully with some-one with dementia long after memory and language become fragile.
Our mission is to build understanding of the distressing impact of sensory deprivation on those with dementia through the delivery of gentle nature based activities.
Pop up Dementia Theatre
When someone develops a dementia, changes occur in how they see hear, smell, feel and taste the world around them. This can lead to sensory deprivation resulting in extreme social isolation for the individual concerned. Sensory enrichment programmes, such as those delivered by Nature Therapy CIC, have been found to reduce agitation, improve self-esteem and feelings of pleasure, improve quality of life and well-being, and reduce social isolation. Studies, including ours, have found a reduction in aggression and reduced use of medication. Our own research has also demonstrated a reduction in compassion fatigue for carers. Thus preventing burn out in carers. The pop up dementia theatre helps build wider community understanding of what sensory changes take place and what can be done to help the individual concerned. . Ideal for community events Contact us to discuss your requirements |
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Drumming for Dementia
We are offering the chance to train with us to become an
Accredited Drumming For Dementia Practitioner
Accredited Drumming For Dementia Practitioner
Most used words in feedback from Drumming for Dementia
In our nature therapy and dementia care research we found drumming to be the most significant activity for engaging participants.
We have many examples of the gains to be made from drumming circles. One gentleman who mostly slept during previous activities picked up the drum sticks and drummed for the full session. Another lady who declined to join in previous sessions happily drummed away for half an hour.
We established that one to one gentle rhythmic drumming helps with signs of agitation and distress. One lady kept calling out for help. Within just a few minutes of heartbeat drumming she settled in a chair, placed the drum over her chest and commenced drumming herself. She drummed all the way through the session and then fell asleep still clutching the drum over her chest.
It is a total delight for all concerned to see people smiling, laughing and singing.
Everyone can take part, family, friends, carers, and children.
In our nature therapy and dementia care research we found drumming to be the most significant activity for engaging participants.
We have many examples of the gains to be made from drumming circles. One gentleman who mostly slept during previous activities picked up the drum sticks and drummed for the full session. Another lady who declined to join in previous sessions happily drummed away for half an hour.
We established that one to one gentle rhythmic drumming helps with signs of agitation and distress. One lady kept calling out for help. Within just a few minutes of heartbeat drumming she settled in a chair, placed the drum over her chest and commenced drumming herself. She drummed all the way through the session and then fell asleep still clutching the drum over her chest.
It is a total delight for all concerned to see people smiling, laughing and singing.
Everyone can take part, family, friends, carers, and children.
Please feel free to download a free copy of the Compassion Tool developed by Dr Kim Brown in her role as a Research Fellow in Compassion at the University of Southampton.
This tool was part of a safeguarding vulnerable people in hospital and care homes initiative
