Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management
Sensory processing is a fundamental aspect of the nervous system that plays a pivotal role in the cognitive decline observed in older individuals with dementia. The “sensory diet”, derived from sensory integration theory, may provide a tailored approach to modulating sensory experiences and triggeri...
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| author | Ongart Maneemai Maira Cristina Cujilan Alvarado Lina Graciela Calderon Intriago Alicia Jeanette Donoso Triviño Joicy Anabel Franco Coffré Domenico Pratico Kristof Schwartz Tadele Tesfaye Takao Yamasaki |
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| description | Sensory processing is a fundamental aspect of the nervous system that plays a pivotal role in the cognitive decline observed in older individuals with dementia. The “sensory diet”, derived from sensory integration theory, may provide a tailored approach to modulating sensory experiences and triggering neuroplastic changes in the brain in individuals with dementia. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate the current knowledge regarding the sensory diet and its potential application to dementia. This review encompassed an extensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, covering articles published from 2010 to 2023. Keywords such as “sensory integration”, “sensory modulation”, “healthy aging”, and “dementia” were utilized to identify relevant studies. The types of materials retrieved included peer-reviewed articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape. This article offers a comprehensive exploration of the effectiveness of sensory diets such as tactile stimulation, auditory therapies, and visual interventions, which have demonstrated noteworthy efficacy in addressing challenges linked to aging and dementia. Research findings consistently report positive outcomes, such as improved cognitive function, elevated emotional well-being, and enhanced overall quality of life in older individuals. Furthermore, we found that the integration of sensory diets with the metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality opens up personalized experiences, fostering cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being for individuals during aging. Therefore, we conclude that customized sensory diets, based on interdisciplinary cooperation and leveraging technological advancements, are effective in optimizing sensory processing and improve the overall well-being of older individuals contending with sensory modulation challenges and dementia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40c628f5aaa5405fb17b6662994eb4912024-03-27T13:28:52ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252024-03-0114328510.3390/brainsci14030285Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia ManagementOngart Maneemai0Maira Cristina Cujilan Alvarado1Lina Graciela Calderon Intriago2Alicia Jeanette Donoso Triviño3Joicy Anabel Franco Coffré4Domenico Pratico5Kristof Schwartz6Tadele Tesfaye7Takao Yamasaki8Department of Pharmaceutical Care, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, ThailandSchool of Nursing, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil 090510, EcuadorSchool of Nursing, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil 090510, EcuadorSchool of Nursing, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil 090510, EcuadorSchool of Nursing, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil 090510, EcuadorAlzheimer’s Center at Temple, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USAInstitute of Health Promotion and Sport Sciences, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, 1053 Budapest, HungaryCareHealth Medical Practice, Jimma Road, Addis Ababa 9023, EthiopiaDepartment of Neurology, Minkodo Minohara Hospital, Fukuoka 811-2402, JapanSensory processing is a fundamental aspect of the nervous system that plays a pivotal role in the cognitive decline observed in older individuals with dementia. The “sensory diet”, derived from sensory integration theory, may provide a tailored approach to modulating sensory experiences and triggering neuroplastic changes in the brain in individuals with dementia. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate the current knowledge regarding the sensory diet and its potential application to dementia. This review encompassed an extensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, covering articles published from 2010 to 2023. Keywords such as “sensory integration”, “sensory modulation”, “healthy aging”, and “dementia” were utilized to identify relevant studies. The types of materials retrieved included peer-reviewed articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape. This article offers a comprehensive exploration of the effectiveness of sensory diets such as tactile stimulation, auditory therapies, and visual interventions, which have demonstrated noteworthy efficacy in addressing challenges linked to aging and dementia. Research findings consistently report positive outcomes, such as improved cognitive function, elevated emotional well-being, and enhanced overall quality of life in older individuals. Furthermore, we found that the integration of sensory diets with the metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality opens up personalized experiences, fostering cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being for individuals during aging. Therefore, we conclude that customized sensory diets, based on interdisciplinary cooperation and leveraging technological advancements, are effective in optimizing sensory processing and improve the overall well-being of older individuals contending with sensory modulation challenges and dementia.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/14/3/285sensory integrationdementianeuromodulationhealthy aging |
| spellingShingle | Ongart Maneemai Maira Cristina Cujilan Alvarado Lina Graciela Calderon Intriago Alicia Jeanette Donoso Triviño Joicy Anabel Franco Coffré Domenico Pratico Kristof Schwartz Tadele Tesfaye Takao Yamasaki Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management Brain Sciences sensory integration dementia neuromodulation healthy aging |
| title | Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management |
| title_full | Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management |
| title_fullStr | Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management |
| title_short | Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management |
| title_sort | sensory integration a novel approach for healthy ageing and dementia management |
| topic | sensory integration dementia neuromodulation healthy aging |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/14/3/285 |
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