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Creative life story work with seniors
Creative life story work with seniors

Author(s): Petra Brandoburová, Simona Adamovičová
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: life story;seniors;reminiscence;creative activities

Summary/Abstract: We summarize the theoretical background and basis for creative activities focused on the life story work with the seniors as realised in “Centrum MEMORY“, Bratislava, Slovakia. Older adult clients with various levels of cognitive functioning could benefit from the combination of creative and reminiscence activities. The importance of creativity and its benefits in senior life is outlined and emphasized.

  • Issue Year: 7/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 54-63
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English
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