Abstract
Human surroundings are experienced through the senses and the senses aid humans in understanding and responding to their environments purposefully. If sensory
functions are reduced, a person’s world becomes more difficult to understand and act in. People with dementia often have dysfunctional cognitive systems and difficulty
processing sensory information, which may lead to ill-being. This paper introduces the notion of scent modules for outdoor use at care homes for people with dementia.
Scent modules should offer pleasant sensory and cognitive stimulation in natural surroundings. Perspectives on how scent modules can be integrated into healthpromoting care and create well-being for people with dementia are presented.
functions are reduced, a person’s world becomes more difficult to understand and act in. People with dementia often have dysfunctional cognitive systems and difficulty
processing sensory information, which may lead to ill-being. This paper introduces the notion of scent modules for outdoor use at care homes for people with dementia.
Scent modules should offer pleasant sensory and cognitive stimulation in natural surroundings. Perspectives on how scent modules can be integrated into healthpromoting care and create well-being for people with dementia are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sensory Explorations, Ambiances in a Changing World : Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Ambiances |
| Editors | Mohammed Boubezari, Cristiane Rose Duarte, Ethel Pinheiro |
| Volume | 1 |
| Publisher | the International Ambiances Network |
| Publication date | 2024 |
| Pages | 1156-1163 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-989-757-300-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | 5th International Congress on Ambiances: Sensory Explorations, Ambiances in a Changing World - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 8 Oct 2024 → 11 Oct 2024 Conference number: 5 https://www.ambiances2024.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | 5th International Congress on Ambiances |
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| Number | 5 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisbon |
| Period | 08/10/2024 → 11/10/2024 |
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