{"id":1476,"date":"2017-11-21T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artofaquaria.com.au\/?page_id=1476"},"modified":"2017-11-22T02:28:19","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T02:28:19","slug":"aquariums-and-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artofaquaria.com.au\/aquariums-and-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquariums and the Elderly Test"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hi and welcome to our article focused on the benefits of having an Aquarium in your Aged Care Facility.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you currently manage an Aged Care Facility did you know that having an Aquarium will reduce your residents stress levels, lower their blood pressure, improve their appetite<\/span>, improve their feeling of wellness<\/span> and as a consequence make for much happier residents. Not only will\u00a0 having an Aquarium<\/span> improve the overall wellness<\/span> of your residents you will also enhance<\/span>\u00a0staff morale<\/span>, productivity levels, and find a much stronger team culture.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a multitude of therapeutic health benefits associated with aquariums.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Many of us have experienced the fascination and feelings of peace and serenity that an aquarium of fish can create. In addition to being entertaining and beautiful, there are a multitude of therapeutic health benefits associated with aquariums.<\/span><\/p>\n A fish aquarium is alive with color. Besides the fish, the decorations are colorful and offer a soothing affect as water flows and bubbles float. A beautiful fish tank with many colors and flora is as fascinating for adults as it is for children. Aquariums<\/span> can also bring a sense of peace and quiet. It can calm an angry person to settle down and watch the quiet and peacefulness of life inside the aquarium.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the research, patients were much more alert and amiable when they were exposed to fish tanks than when they were not. The fish tanks that benefited the patients most were the best decorated ones with the most brightly colored fish.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A local nursing home that has a large aquarium for their residents says, \u201cIt gives the residents meaning and purpose on a daily basis.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n There are a multitude of therapeutic health benefits associated with aquariums.<\/strong><\/p>\n A study conducted in Indiana nursing homes found that displaying tanks of brightly colored fish curtailed disruptive behaviors of Alzheimer patients and increased their appetites so that they required fewer supplements and less medication.<\/span><\/p>\n As you can see from the information above the overall benefits to your Aged Care Residents as well as for your staff can amount to massive opportunities for a feeling of wellness<\/span> for your residents<\/span> along with a team that is less stressed, more productive and in general much happier people! If you are interested in trialing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> an Aquarium for your aged care please fill out the form above so we can discuss your opportunity to enhance your Aged Care Facility today.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.0.65″]Did you know: Researchers have confirmed that gazing at a tank of fish can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression and subsequently help lower blood pressure.<\/h3>\n
Did you know: Fish Aquariums\u00a0Researchers at\u00a0Purdue University<\/a>\u00a0have found that displaying tanks of brightly colored fish may curtail\u00a0disruptive behaviors<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0improve eating habits<\/em>\u00a0of people with the disease of Alzheimer\u2019s dementia.<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Fish gazing can be a particularly soothing and therapeutic activity for seniors<\/h3>\n
Below are some samples of some Aquariums on offer<\/h3>\n