westwood post acute
Sensory Integration Therapy in Denver
At Westwood Post Acute, we offer Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) to our residents at our facility in Denver, Colorado.
Sensory Integration Therapy at Westwood Post Acute
Sensory Integration Therapy, or SIT, is a critical therapy component for many patients living in a skilled nursing facility or care center. It can be a valuable connection to helping patients improve their mood, behavior, and overall health.
Here at Westwood Post Acute, we help residents in their recovery by understanding that each patient has different needs on their journey. Our team supports each resident with individualized holistic care, which can include SIT for those residents who need it.
What is Sensory Integration Therapy?
Explanation
SIT refers to helping residents with processing and organizing sensory information that they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell to help them adapt and respond to their environment.
Benefits
SIT helps people connect with their 5 senses to develop self-regulation and become comfortable with their sensory inputs again.
How do we Utilize SIT?
A stay in a skilled nursing community is a big change, and a resident’s road to recovery is easier when they can adapt in their own ways at their own pace. That’s why the team at Westwood Post Acute in Denver is trained in the latest SIT techniques to help with that process, which can include:
- Gentle massage
- Aromatherapy
- Music therapy
- Outside exploration
- Tactile sensory blankets
- Visual experiences
- Lighting changes
- Contrast and color schemes
- Minimizing noise
- Removing clutter
- Adjusting temperature
