{"id":20283,"date":"2023-02-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20283"},"modified":"2023-03-03T14:34:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T19:34:21","slug":"the-benefits-of-sensory-activities-for-people-of-any-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/the-benefits-of-sensory-activities-for-people-of-any-age\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Sensory Activities for People of Any Age"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout life, we use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/vanderbilt-medicine\/the-science-of-our-senses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five senses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight \u2014 to understand and navigate the world around us. From toddlers playing with block puzzles to adults using music to help improve memory, sensory activities help people of all ages understand, investigate and make important decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think sensory activities are only for children or only necessary for early brain development. But people can benefit from sensory activities in every stage of life. In fact, research from the National Library of Medicine shows that intentional engagement with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7993237\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensory interventions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve cognitive development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach self-regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage an interest in discovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop and maintain fine and gross motor skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach problem-solving and critical thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at activities you can try at any age and how they can improve your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Children<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a child\u2019s first three years, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developingchild.harvard.edu\/resources\/inbrief-science-of-ecd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their brain is growing and developing constantly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sensory activities help them learn how to engage with the world and all its creatures. As they grow older, these sensory experiences create connections in their brains that help them with complex thoughts and tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can benefit children by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing language skills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing fine motor skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosting cognitive growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating calm and teaching self-soothing techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting gross motor development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Sensory activities for children<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, you don\u2019t have to be a millionaire to create sensory experiences for kids. If anything, most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learning4kids.net\/play-ideas\/exploring-activities\/list-of-sensory-play-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensory activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there are incredibly accessible for a wide range of kids:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sensory Bins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For pre-K and younger kids, fill a small bin or container with objects that have different textures, like sand, rocks, pasta, beans and small toys. Give your child a spoon or a scoop so they can practice motor skills as well as ignite their senses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For elementary-aged kids, encourage them to walk on a balance beam or along a line you draw, tape or mark on the ground. Support them as they learn to put one foot in front of the other while walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calming Bottles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fill a clear bottle with water, clear glue, glitter and food dye. Use this sensory tool to induce a sense of calm when your child feels overwhelmed or overstimulated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can also help children with social interaction, peer engagement and mindfulness, which will be a boon for them as they age into teenagers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Teenagers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through sensory activities, teens can improve their cognitive, motor and social skills in an accessible, non-threatening environment. These activities complement the skills they are learning at school or in therapy, especially those in speech or occupational therapy. They can also help teens manage anxiety and overstimulation. Most importantly, sensory play is fun, something teens desperately need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uab.edu\/news\/youcanuse\/item\/7579-overscheduling-activities-can-cause-burn-out-for-children-and-parents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent burnout from busy, overbooked lifestyles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sensory activities for teenagers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenagers often have strong preferences, so try to find a mix of activities that are enticing, unique, and easy to incorporate into your daily routines, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jumping on a trampoline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Helps teens develop vestibular and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pathways.org\/what-is-the-proprioception-sense\/#:~:text=Proprioception%20is%20the%20body%20awareness,%2C%20pulling%2C%20or%20lifting%20objects.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proprioceptive senses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while also building social skills like taking turns, finding their personal space and establishing situational awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arts and crafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Painting, drawing, sculpting, building models and other arts can help teenagers feel a sense of calm, build emotional intelligence and practice fine motor skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climbing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visit a climbing gym or nearby playground with a ropes course to help your teen with planning, strategy and coordination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Playing with pets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Being responsible for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-having-a-pet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet has many health benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for teens, including providing exercise opportunities, social learning and relieving anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carry a fidget toy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Give your teen a stress ball, fidget toy or handheld puzzle to help them find focus during sensory overload.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sensory snacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make health-conscious snacks with a variety of textures, colors and flavors to promote mindful eating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of these activities encourage lots of movement for a good reason. Teenagers need physical activity to keep their minds and bodies healthy. These types of sensory activities build confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline, and impact their overall physical health, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Adults<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can give adults a great deal of joy and motivation, no matter their lifestyles or circumstances. Engaging the five senses triggers many positive reactions in adults, helping them manage anxiety and anger, enhance memory and cope with physical health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sensory activities for adults<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has even shown how sensory activities can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0925443911001979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slow the progression of early-onset dementia and benefit cognition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stimulate the mind and body through activities such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Daily walks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Improved sleep, balance, muscle strength and bone health are just a few of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/the-health-benefits-of-walking-daily\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits adults can experience by walking daily<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Listen to audiobooks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Listening to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire-village.com\/blog\/view\/1228\/audiobooks-improving-cognitive-function-and-memory#:~:text=THE%20ROLE%20OF%20AUDIOBOOKS%20IN%20COGNITION%3A&amp;text=This%20active%20listening%20process%20helps,Improve%20the%20imagination\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audiobooks can help adults with memory and cognition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although reading books provides similar benefits, listening to audiobooks is especially convenient since they\u2019re portable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Massages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A sensory activity that has physical and emotional benefits, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5292140\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gentle massage can help adults feel calm, relaxed and optimistic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can help adults relax and feel safe and calm no matter what health or lifestyle situations they face. This is true for older adults, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Older adults<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can help older adults improve their overall quality of life. For those <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5962307\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living with dementia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sensory activities can ease feelings of agitation or anxiety. For seniors living alone, this kind of stimulation can be a comfort during times of deep sadness or loneliness. For healthy older adults who want to stay that way, sensory activities can boost cognition, improve physical health and provide healthy ways to cope with emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sensory activities for older adults<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For older adults looking to increase compassion, concentration and cognitive function, sensory activities can help them live more independently. Explore activities such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Creating a sentimental sensory box<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Excellent for older adults living with dementia, fill this box with familiar sights, sounds, smells and textures. This may include old photos, pieces of familiar clothing, perfume, medals, or awards and other memorabilia that elicit a positive response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Folding towels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The act of folding can promote motor skills, which helps to ease <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/arthritis\/in-depth\/arthritis\/art-20047971\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arthritis pain and stiffness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Engage the mind by organizing the towels by color, pattern or texture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Going outside<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many older adults, especially those with mobility challenges, hardly leave their homes. However, getting out into green spaces can benefit your health by engaging all five senses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Knitting, crocheting or cross-stitching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These sensory activities benefit fine motor, planning, strategy and cognition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizing closets and drawers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Older adults can stimulate their minds by organizing clutter, purging unwanted items and categorizing similar items. This activity also engages their bodies when they move things back into the rooms where they belong.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities can range from simple to complex, but the one thing they have in common is their ability to increase an overall sense of well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to get the most out of sensory activities<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities alone may not be enough to improve your overall well-being \u2014 often they are part of a holistic plan for healthy living. To make sure your sensory activity efforts make a difference, maintain other areas of your health by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Going to regular physical checkups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: See your primary care physician annually to talk about your concerns, review health changes and conduct blood work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prioritizing eye health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visit your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/eye-doctors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eye doctor or ophthalmologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to maintain proper vision prescriptions and check for changes in your eye health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keeping your ears healthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/whats-an-ent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENT appointments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ear, nose, and throat) to talk about balance, sinus, swallowing and other sensory conditions that could impact your quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory activities can be very stimulating for people of all ages. You may even find that some activities might be useful for other ages like children folding towels or adults using sensory bins. Explore these activities and find new, exciting ways to engage your senses and live a fuller, more joyful life!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Need a doctor? 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