Living with Dementia: What the Connection Between the Five Senses and Physical Pain Can Teach Us
Tena Alonzo, presenter – Read bio
Session description:
Recognizing and addressing physical pain for people living with dementia can be a challenge. Using
the five senses to both recognize and treat physical pain is an innovative way to improve quality of
life for older adults. This session will explore the connection between the senses and physical pain
and what we need to know about enhancing comfort.
Enriching the Lives of People with Dementia: The Role of the Five Senses
Mollie Heiden, presenter – Read bio
Session description:
For people living with dementia the five senses provide a powerful connection between the brain
and the world around them. As family and professional care partners, we can better understand the
person living with dementia using their sensory experiences. This session will offer interactive
personalized approaches to create meaningful engagement opportunities.
The Senses and Aging Fund was established by the Jacob T. and Lola M. Friesen family.
