Sensorensory and Physical Stimulation (1 day)
Dates: 5 Nov 2008
Time: 9.30 – 16.30 hrs
Facilitator: Jackie O’Toole
Cost: €100 (Lunch & light refreshments provided)
Aim: This participative workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge,
skills and attitudes necessary to provide physical and sensory stimulation for older
people in various care settings
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Appreciate the value/benefits of physical and sensory stimulation
• Reflect on how the environment can be modified to enhance physical and sensory
stimulation.
• Identify opportunities for incorporating sensory stimulation during everyday
interactions.
• Gather data to select suitable activities to meet specific individual needs
• Have the fundamental skills of facilitating a group activity
Target Audience: Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Health Care Assistants,
Family Carers and Volunteers.
Method: Experiential Learning, Lecture and Group Work.

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