The Complementary Contributions of Sensory Stimulation and Social Support During Snoezelen Room Therapy on the General Physical and Emotional Health of the Elderly Population: Optimization of the Nursing Home Resources.

pain, patient- reported outcome, measured by a ruler from zero to 10, on the Likert scale

An interval variable measured by a ruler from zero to 10, on the Likert scale, and with the help of illustrations of faces, the farther away from zero, the higher the intensity of pain.

Time frame: four weeks

grip strength

A continuous quantitative variable presented in numerical values of isometric grip force from 0 to 90 kg and will be measured by Jamar hydraulic dynamometer. The hand grip strength will be measured in a hydraulic dynamometer borrowed from the university. The assessment does not involve any potential damage, a two-minute test in which the subject is required to press a device to measure grip strength.

Time frame: eighteen minutes

life satisfaction, patient-reported outcome.

using the SWLS questionnaire before the first session and after the fourth(last) session as an estimation tool .Interval variable, showing scores ranging from 5-35, on the Likert scale, the higher the score it indicates more life satisfaction.

Time frame: four weeks

general anxiety disorder, patient- reported outcome

using the GAD questionnaire before the first session and after the fourth(last) session as an estimation tool.GAD- is an interval variable, which will be measured using the sum of the reports on the 7 statements on the Likert scale from 0 to 3, the higher the score on this questionnaire, the higher the level of anxiety among the patient. The total score range is from 0-21.

Time frame: four weeks

blood pressure

Continuous quantitative variable, will be measured by a blood pressure monitor "Welch Allyn" measuring instrument\\ device and quantitatively represented, this result variable will examine the quantitative change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Time frame: eighteen minutes