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Module 4
Theatre and theatre activities as management and treatment methods in old age’s mental health disorders.
Practical material
Activity 1
Memory Recall and Storytelling Theatre
- To stimulate cognitive function and memory recall in older adults through creative expression.
- Â To foster social interaction and emotional sharing by encouraging participants to tell personal stories.
Activity 2
Improvisational Theatre for Emotional Expression
- To encourage emotional expression and spontaneity in older adults through improvisational theatre.
- To improve social interaction and reduce feelings of anxiety or isolation.
Activity 3
Embodied Theatre and Movement
• To promote emotional release and physical well-being through movement-based theatre exercises.
• To enhance body awareness and reduce stress in older adults by encouraging non-verbal expression.
Multimedia Resources
The following video is about what Reminiscence Therapy is, what are the benefits regarding the life quality of the elderly. In addition, the video contains some easy-apply reminiscence techniques
Some self-reflective questions are:
• What emotions or thoughts did the video evoke regarding the experiences of older adults?
• How do you think sharing memories and life stories could help reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation?
• What role does memory play in maintaining identity and self-esteem in older adults?
Project no. 2 02 3 – 1 – R O 01 – K A 2 2 0 – A D U – 0001 6 09 7 3
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