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THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTS
The environment plays a
very important role in the quality of life of residents
and patients
in health-care facilities.
We must remember that all elements in an environment
should be used as therapeutic modalities. The environment
is made up of people, furniture, décor, plants,
animals, and equipment.
BENEFITS OF A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT
| Increased |
Decreased |
 Quality of Life
Appetite
Independence
Self-Esteem
Activity Status
Responses |
Chemical or Physical Restraints
Agitation
Depression
Falls
Pain |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Promote quality of life, dignity, privacy, autonomy
Appropriate lighting, ventilation, sound levels, temperature
Adequate furnishings and space
Adequate supplies and equipment
Homelike, personalized environment
Accepting and positive atmosphere
Ask residents their opinion
SAMPLE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTS
Home-Like Environments or Neighborhoods
Personalized Environments
SNOEZELEN or Multi-Sensory Environments
Eden
Alternative™
Reminiscence Environments
RESOURCES FOR THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTS
 Changing Images Art Foundation
This NJ-based mural and art company is dedicated to enriching
the lives of people in traditional institutional settings
by bringing color and comfort through supervised interactive
art activities.
www.changingimages.org
973-402-0842
Companion Radio
Companion Radio provides satellite delivered programming
for staff and residents in senior living facilities
on four private radio stations.
www.companionradio.com
1-800-499-4040
Radio Lovers
Radio Lovers offers hundreds of on-line FREE vintage
radio shows to listen to online in mp3 format.
www.radiolovers.com
Cedar Lake DVD’s
A variety of DVD selections that are specially created
to provide a release from stress, help manage pain,
offer an engaging, quality-of-life experience for patients
suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia and bring hope,
peace and a sense of renewal to those facing difficult
times in their lives.
www.cedarlakedvd.com
1-800-642-8778
 Piedmont Aviaries
A Piedmont aviary is not only an efficient and functional
aviary, but is also a beautiful piece of furniture that
will enhance and compliment the surrounding décor.
www.piedmontaviaries.com
540.341.0427
Some Things Fishy
Specially designed for heath care facilities, Some Things
Fishy provides stationary and rolling aquariums.
www.rollingsea.com
925-937-9949
Under Water Creations
Serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and southern
New Jersey, this company provides aquariums, ponds,
maintenance
www.underwater-creations.com
302-222-5560
Majestics Aquatics
Majestic Aquatics is a full-service, aquarium sales,
installation, and service company. An aquarium service
leader in the tri-state area, Majestic Aquatics has
been recognized by local publications and national
magazines for their work in filtration systems, aquatic
decor, and design.
www.majesticaquatics.com
951-345-2022
GreEn’ergy,
LLC:
GreEn'rgy are Horticultural Therapy and Garden Specialists
who design, develop, and deliver effective horticultural
therapy, vocational training, and gardening programs. "Therapeutic
Gardening for People of all Ages and Abilities!" Email
Pat Czarnecki, Proprietor greenergy*optonline.net or
call (201) 681-5509 (973) 697-6284
The Eden Alternative™
The Eden Alternative™ is a program and philosophy
that shows us how companion animals, the opportunity
to give meaningful care to other living creatures, and
the variety and spontaneity that mark an enlivened environment
can succeed where pills and therapies fail.
www.edenalt.com
512-847-6061
 Bedscapes Healing Environments
These beautiful fabric photomurals and accompanying CD
soundscapes bring nature's restorative benefits to the
patient's bedside for comfort, peace and relaxation.
Bedscapes are also a resource for individual and group
activities. Murals can be attached to privacy curtains
and walls.***Coming soon: new birdsong soundscapes which
will offer residents an opportunity to learn birdsongs
of local birds. Also, new portable Bedscapes privacy
screen. See website for updates on these developments.
www.bedscapes.com
1-800-233-7433
Geriatric Resources, Inc.
The Geriatric Resources website is a company specializing
in caregiving resources for those suffering from Alzheimer's
disease. They offer decor, audios, and videos designed
for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
www.geriatric-resources.com
1-800-359-0390
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit
501(c)3 organization that evaluates, tests, trains, qualifies
and assists therapy dog/handler teams in order to provide
loving, nurturing and empathic visitation in nursing
homes, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, senior residences,
schools, private homes, and other locations where emotional
service dogs are indispensable.
www.golden-dogs.org
973.292.3316
Therapy Dogs International
Pet Therapy
www.tdi-dog.org
(973) 252-9800
TheraPet, Inc.
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer
organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration
of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the
purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other
institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed.
www.therapet-inc.com
(732)602-1112
ROMPA
Pioneers of the revolutionary SNOEZELEN® concept,
and today the world's largest marketers of sensory products,
Rompa® remains at the forefront of new product development
introducing products to improve quality of life for people
with sensory difficulties.
www.rompa.com
TFH Fun and Achievement
Celestia is the leading brand of MSE equipment worldwide
with companies in the United States, the United Kingdom
and France, and distributors in 20 other countries
and offers a variety of multi-sensory environment products.
www.tfhusa.com
1-800-467-6222
Somatron
Pioneers in Vibroacoustic Therapy Products since 1985,
Somotron offers a variety of multi-sensory, music,
and massage products.
www.Somatron.com
1-800-544-4294
Flaghouse Special Populations
FlagHouse is a global supplier of physical education
equipment and products, equipment and programs to both
physical education and recreation professionals, as
well as professionals who deal with children and adults
with physical and developmental disabilities. Flaghouse
offers the world-renowned SNOEZELEN and multi-sensory
products.
www.flaghouse.com
1-800-793-7900
Abilitations
Abilitations offers variety multi-sensory products and
more.
www.abilitations.com
1-800-850-8602
Sea Bay
Sea Bay offers a variety of reality orientation boards,
calendars and more.
www.seabaygame.com
1-800-568-0188
Nasco Activity Therapy
Nasco offers great reality orientation boards, activity
boards, Power Wheelchair Rocker, old-fashioned radios,
mobiles sensory, equipment windowsill bird feeder and
more.
www.eNASCO.com
1-800-558-9595
Concepts du Sablier
Concepts du Sablier offers unique reality orientation
boards and clocks, memory cases, signs, attractive
and portable gardening boxes, and more.
www.sablier.com
819-340-1193
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