THE BENEFITS OF CREATIVE ARTS INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: THE SOCIOCULTURAL MODEL AND THE DEMENTIA STUDIES MODEL
2024
Benefits of Creative Arts for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Adams-Price Carolyn
Primary Institution: Mississippi State University
Hypothesis
Creative interventions can benefit older adults with varying capabilities.
Conclusion
Creative activities can positively impact older adults, regardless of their cognitive abilities.
Supporting Evidence
- Creative interventions have been increasingly employed for older adults over the past 25 years.
- Programs cater to a wide range of ability levels, from highly functioning to those with severe cognitive deficits.
- The paper discusses two models: the sociocultural model and the dementia studies model.
Takeaway
Doing creative things like painting or dancing can help older people feel better and enjoy life more.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with varying cognitive abilities.
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