Positive Effects of Snoezelen Therapy to Improve Behaviors in the Skilled Nursing Facility

Introduction This skilled nursing facility (SNF) prides itself on the low use of psychotropic medications for their residents. The prevalence of psychotropic medication use is well below the national and state averages across all categories of medication. The life enhancement director, with support from administration and staff, has established a room for sensory therapy [Snoezelen Therapy] to assist in behavior management for agitated residents and for any resident who requests to experience aspects of the room for relaxation or sensory therapy.