I Remember..."Some of many benefits of Reminiscence Therapy include: positive changes in self-esteem and affect; increased life satisfaction; decreased depression; increased communication skills, spontaneity, and laughter. [It also] helps to overcome boredom; provides companionship and enjoyment." - Reminiscence Therapy. Nancy Rhine, MS, LMFT, full paper here
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Mindfulness & Meditation"Meditation can be a potentially suitable non-pharmacological intervention aimed at the prevention of cognitive decline in the elderly" - Effect of Meditation on Cognitive Function in Context of Ageing and Neurodegenerative diseases, full paper here
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Poetry Corner"For a person with dementia claims are made that [poetry]; stimulates memory, helps people make sense of their lived experiences, can be a catharsis of negative emotions and validation of positive emotions to evoke feelings, and as a form of communication." - Poetry with people with dementia: An evaluation of a two year project engaging in poetry activities with older people in residential and nursing homes, full paper here
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Radio Plays"There are benefits and value of older people’s theatre and drama participation particularly on health and well-being; group relationships; and learning and creativity. A fourth area, the aesthetic value and quality of older people’s drama." - Ageing, Drama and Creativity: a critical review, full paper here
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Life Stories"Potential benefits [of reminiscing] included resolution of old conflicts, personality reorganization, and restoration of meaning in the individual's life." - Reminiscing psychotherapy with aging people, full paper here
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The Sonder Radio Podcast"Factors that promoted continued interest and engagement [from dementia patients] in art included: care partner involvement, group activities, opportunities to share opinions, validation of their personhood, and increased engagement over time." - Impact of the 'Artful Moments' Intervention on Persons with Dementia and Their Care Partners: a Pilot Study, full paper here
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Creative Writing"There is substantial interest in the role of the arts in dementia care. [Recorded art-based] activities include creative writing. Reviews of arts and dementia research suggest a range of positive benefits to those taking part, such as improvements in well-being, quality of life, and cognitive function and communication." - Dementia and Imagination: a mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research, full paper here
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My Story, My Music"Music therapy is one of the types of active ageing programmes which are offered to elderly people. The usefulness of this programme in the field of dementia is beginning to be recognised by the scientific community, since studies have reported physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits." - Music therapy and Alzheimer's disease: Cognitive, psychological and behavioural effects, full paper here
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