Our lounge at Norwood Green Care Home took on a different feel on 13th October as we welcomed our lovely residents to a special sensory session called A Journey Through the Senses.
We wanted to offer something a little different, giving our residents the chance to explore familiar and new sensations in a relaxed setting. With colourful lighting, soft decorations, gentle forest sounds and a delicate floral and fruity fragrance, we created a space full of things to see, smell, touch and listen to.
There was plenty to explore, from different textures and sensory objects to interactive games. Two firm favourites were the bamboo rain stick, which recreated the sound of falling rain, and the ocean wave drum, bringing the gentle rhythm of the sea into our lounge.
Here are just a few of our favourite photos from the day:

As our residents explored the sounds and textures, familiar sensations sparked conversations and brought back memories of places and experiences. Nilofer shared:
“The sounds reminded me of some of the beautiful places I visited years ago. I really enjoyed this.”
To finish the session, everyone who took part received a special certificate, which was met with excitement and lovely smiles.
Our Activity Coordinator, Maria, said:
“There was a lovely feeling of calm and stillness, yet at the same time, so much curiosity and enjoyment. Watching every resident become absorbed in exploring the different sensations, seeing their smiles and listening to the memories they shared was truly rewarding.”
Exploring new experiences together
At Norwood Green, we enjoy finding different ways for our residents to spend time together, explore their interests and share their experiences. Sensory activities can offer opportunities for conversation, curiosity and personal expression, with everyone able to take part in their own way.
A big thank you to our team for putting so much thought into the session and creating such a lovely experience for our residents. It was wonderful to see how a few sounds, scents and textures could inspire so many conversations and moments of discovery.
