An application of sensory therapy on apparel design for seniors in elder-care organizations and rehabilitation centers

• Main Authors: Yen-Ling Li, 黎彥伶
• Other Authors: 許鳳玉
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/87920594698316220394

碩士 === 實踐大學 === 服裝設計學系碩士班 === 103 === In this research, during the process of visited 10 different rehabilitations centers in Taipei City, and have had questionnaire interviews with 50 female seniors. We had observed and recorded down what the residents usually needs and used base on the daily life in residential care homes for clothes or any aids. Using the methods of sensory secondary treatments into the design of clothes, the aromatherapy give the clothes to have gentle aroma that helps the users gain relaxation and smoothen the emotions, as well as the uses of colors. Helping the female seniors to rebuild their self-esteems and confident through the changes of apparel and sensory helps.