Sensory Room

What Is a Sensory Room?

The sensory room at Yarnley House has been designed to gently stimulate sight, sound, smell and touch. For residents living with dementia, being in the sensory room can encourage powerful moments of reminiscence. Familiar sounds, scents and objects can bring back comforting memories, offering emotional clarity and a greater sense of identity to those who feel disoriented or anxious.

Each sensory experience is adapted to reflect the preferences and needs of the individual. Whether a resident is living with memory loss or has a physical or cognitive impairment, this calming space is free from pressure or expectation.

At our care home in Ringwood, the sensory room is also often used as part of our one-to-one activities programme. During these sessions, residents may enjoy hand massages, soft music, or simply spending time with a trusted member of the team. All sessions are shaped by each resident’s care plan and we often speak with family members to discover personal memories, scents or sounds that may be especially meaningful.

The Benefits of a Sensory Room

The sensory room at Yarnley House was purposefully created for residents who may need additional support in processing the world around them. This includes those living with dementia, as well as residents experiencing age-related sensory changes or reduced mobility. The room offers a therapeutic alternative to traditional social spaces, allowing for shared engagement in a calm, focused setting.

Residents who may struggle to communicate through words often find new ways to express themselves through sensory interaction. The room helps reduce feelings of stress and can even promote restful sleep. Each element has been purposefully chosen to provide a positive impact on the mind and mood while helping support overall cognitive health.

What You’ll Find At Our Sensory Room

Comfortable Seating

Calming Environment

Tactile Objects

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Sensory Room FAQs

Sensory Rooms are designed with the thought of including different elements to help those with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, and dementia in stimulating and engaging their senses as well as sensory impairments. This serves as an environment suitable for physical activity, therapy and relaxation.

For those living with dementia, they could take part in finger painting, listening to music, animal therapy, folding towels, hand massages and so much more. All these activities can improve the mental and emotional well-being of all of our residents, no matter their care needs.

In our sensory room, you will find comfortable seating options, coloured lighting, soft furnishings and tactile objects.

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How We Care for Our Residents

We are proud of the range of care services we provide here at our local care home in Ringwood, Dorset, including Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, and Palliative Care.

We believe that every resident should be given the opportunity to receive high-quality care as well as continue hobbies, pursue interests, explore the local area, and meet new people. Our team is dedicated and experienced in providing person-centred care around-the-clock, giving our residents the confidence to live their lives knowing we’re here to talk to and offer our help and advice whenever they need our support.

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Personalised Care in a Welcoming Environment

Discover the wonderful facilities and amenities that support our specialised care options and empower residents to live the life they choose. Beyond providing exceptional medical and personal care, our team is dedicated to enhancing the overall wellbeing of our residents. Maintaining independence and dignity is our top priority and we are proud to offer facilities that residents can fully utilise around the clock. Explore our facilities to get a glimpse of daily life at Yarnley House Care Home.

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