inmu as invaluable support in the last days of life

One of the hardest things a relative of a person with dementia experiences is losing eye contact. A daughter wrote to us just after her mum had died: “I hadn’t been able to get in touch with my mum for a long time. When I gave her inmuRELAX, she opened her eyes and we made contact again. When we put our hands on the inmu together, I could actually see and feel her body relax”.

Several nursing homes and hospices offer inmuRELAX as a support for the dying. It is also a great help for relatives to feel that the dying person is at peace. To see the body relax.

Relatives describe how inmuRELAX creates a sense of peace and relief in the final days. “My sister and I were very sad to leave our mum because she felt uneasy and anxious. We were finally able to find the money to get an inmuRELAX and when we got it, we felt really at ease. We are SO grateful to have had the inmu in mum’s last days”.

When the dying person lies with the inmuRELAX on their chest, there is often a sense of clarity and peace of mind. The music and gentle vibrations open up emotions. It is not uncommon for tears to flow. It is liberating. It can be a beautiful opportunity to find or rediscover a connection that may have slipped into the background for a long time.

Children, grandchildren and friends may find it difficult to meet the dying person in a new and perhaps unfamiliar environment. It can be difficult to connect and find the deep and meaningful conversation that is needed. inmuRELAX can create a beautiful moment – something to share together. When you touch the inmu together – stroke it or move it a little together – you feel the vibrations and hear the music. Swinging the inmuRELAX slowly over someone’s head or body can also create a beautiful soundscape.

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inmu under the feet

Have you ever felt the vibrations of an inmu with your feet? Your feet are just as sensitive as your hands. You may know from reflexology, for example, that foot stimulation affects the whole body. It stimulates muscles and connective tissue, blood circulation, nervous system, sensory system and more. You can also stimulate the bones with the vibrations.

Stimulating the feet with the inmu’s vibrations has a number of possibilities. For example:

Wheelchair users: Especially for wheelchair users who suffer from paralysis or nerve disorders, vibrations under the feet can provide stimulation to the muscles and connective tissue and to get the blood circulation going. Place the inmu between the foot and the footrest. If the user can move their feet or leg muscles, it can be helpful to hear how the music changes when you change the pressure on the inmu. This motivates continued movement.

Gentle massage: It can be really nice to put the inmu under your feet when you want to relax. Try placing the inmu against the end of the bed or against a sofa armrest, for example. You can also sit down and simply place the inmu on the floor. This provides a nice gentle massage and warmth for your feet. As you change your pressure on the inmu, you can hear the music change.

Motor training: Children love playing with an inmu on the floor. Try alternating between stepping on an inmuRHYTHM and the floor. You can vary by stepping from behind, in front or to the sides. When you can feel the vibrations and hear changes in the music, you are encouraged to continue. Feeling an inmu under your feet can also be used to prepare for walking training. The vibrations draw attention to where the foot is, making it easier to realise that you need to move your foot.

Help with dressing: When you have contact with your foot, it is easier to find your way into a trouser leg. If you’re confused, the vibrations and music will help you identify which leg to use. When helping someone get dressed, you can hold the inmu under their foot for a moment before helping them put on trousers, socks or shoes.

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A study by Pflegepraxiszentrum (PPZ) Nürnberg show big effect from inmuRELAX in care: more calm and peaceful patients and reduced sleep problems.

Download the report: 2022_inmu Praxisbericht

Read article about the study and project here

Hear leading staff from PPZ Nürnberg explain about the project and the results.

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Group of people with dementia is having joyful activities with inmuDANCE. The handy shape and interactive dance music makes it almost impossible not to smile and move.

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Olga was at first very hesitant and refusing when she was introduced to inmuRELAX. When you have dementia, it can be difficult to relate to new things. But after some time and contact, Olga became comfortable with the inmu and can now use it herself.

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Table curling with the inmu’s can lead to many things: smiles and laughter, eye contact, jokes … and in addition e.g. tactile sensory stimulation, training of hands, arms and balance, attention and new skills.

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Knud suffers from Alzheimers. He is using inmuRELAX and inmuDANCE to maintain his motor skills.

Even though it is difficult to remember things, his body and hands are still able to learn new movements. And his body can remember them (called muscle memory). Also long time after.

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inmu can easily be used in daily training exercises. The music and a beautiful object to hold on to makes it a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The interactive music that changes with movements motivates to continued activity.

The two gentlemen lives at a nursing home. Together with their occupational therapist they do different exercises to maintain their skills. As they do balance exercises they at the same time get a lot of fun together.

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Maintaining physical and mental skills are important. Especially when you have dementia. 

A group of people that have resently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are enjoying group activities and excercises  with inmuRELAX sensory cushions.

The music respons and vibrations makes it an enjoyable and motivating experience. At the same time they practice and familiarize with the  inmu. Also people at a more sever stage of dementia can greatly benefit from the inmu – especially if they are already familiar with it. 

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How valuable sensory stimulation can be for people with dementia is shown in this video from Summerset Group Holdings Limited Retirement Villages in New Zealand. For some time now, the inmuRELAX and inmuDANCE sound cushions have been used with residents in dementia care after receiving an incredible response there.

In this interview with Katie Noble, managing director of inmu sales partner Allied Medical Ltd, Orquidea Tamayo Mortera and Bobby Gerneke, Diversion Therapy Team at Summerset Ellerslie, the three experts talk about the successful use of the inmu.

The inmu’s have had a great impact on the people in the Summerset community, and is a helping hand in cases such as over and under stimulation, anxiety, insomnia, stress and behavioural disorders in dementia care.

Video: ©Allied Medical | Official Distributor of inmu

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