Connected Multi-Sensory Environments:

Thoughtful Home Design Supports Relaxation

and Wellness

55 Plus Housing Central

January 12, 2017

9:00-10:00 PM

Connected is a healthcare consulting and services company

that integrates smart technologies to advance the health

and wellbeing of seniors.

Jay Prince

Mr. Prince is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a

degree in Healthcare Administration and certifications in Long-term Care and

Hospital Administration. He chose the field because he was determined to foster

change in the long-term care industry.

He is the Chief Executive Officer for Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, the

largest and oldest retirement community in Southwest Michigan.

Over his career, he has provided executive leadership to for-profit and nonprofit

organizations, single and multi-site senior living communities, home health, and

hospice businesses.

Mr. Prince is a board member at Leading Age of Michigan and the board chair to

Senior Care Resources.

Troy Cuvelier

Mr. Cuvelier is a CEDIA-certified Electronic Systems Technician. He is a

graduate of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with an M.B.A.

and Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, with degrees in Health

Information Technology and Healthcare Systems Administration.

His goal is to enhance the health and well-being of as many lives as possible by

to incorporating healthcare and technology together.

Mr. Cuvelier is the President & Owner of Integrated Smart Technologies and is

recognized as one of the leading providers of automation and entertainment

solutions in the State of Michigan. His work has been featured in national media

such as Electronic House & CE Pro magazines, MTV & HD Net television, and

many other local & state-wide outlets.

Smarter. Healthier. Care.

Note: The reference population for these data is resident population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2001, Table PCT12;2010 to 2050, U.S. Census Bureau, 2004.

Population Aged 65 and Over: 2000 to 2050

(in millions)

Currently 5 million Americans live with

Alzheimer’s disease.

Connected Sensory Environments

A Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) is a term used to categorize a variety of therapeutic spaces

specifically designed to provide sensory experiences by engaging the senses (sight, sound, touch,

taste, smell, movement).

MSE’s are designed to: reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive behaviors, promoting

positive mood and affect, facilitating interaction and communication, and promoting a healthier

relationships, thereby reducing caregiver stress.

The therapeutic design provides sensory stimuli to individuals in a setting that emphasizes engagement

with appealing sensory elements such as fiber-optic and controlled lighting, music or sound effects,

aromatherapy and tactile manipulatives.

Design

Specialized for Senior Adult’s

Memory Loss & Behavioral Health

Custom Designed

Environments

Calming/Relaxation/Tranquility

Stimulating/Increase Arousal

Therapeutic

Technology

Aromatherapy

Controlled Lighting

Sound/Music

Tactile Manipulatives

Therapeutic Furniture

Virtual Windows

Visual Projection/Imagery

Wall SurfaceDesign Ideas

Wall Surface

Design Ideas

Wall Surface

Design Ideas

Wall Surface

Design Ideas

Lighting

Design Ideas

Flooring

Design Ideas

A Connected multi-sensory environment coordinates many

technologies into a single system that allows them to come to

life by simply pushing a button or entering a room.

Note: The reference population for these data is resident population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2001, Table PCT12;2010 to 2050, U.S. Census Bureau, 2004.

Population Aged 65 and Over: 2000 to 2050

(in millions)

The future is now.

Thank you

More Information:

269.488.2830

info@ExperienceConnected.com

www.experienceconnected.com