Promoting Resilience in Older Adults with Dementia Through the Use of Art Therapy

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Author
Seipel, Laura
Date
2017
Degree
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Abstract
Cognitive decline caused by dementia has numerous and dramatic effects on older adults social, psychological and physical well being. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if art therapy focused on the reminiscence of positive emotions of gratitude, hope, joy, and pride would cause an increase in positive mood in older adults with dementia when assessed using a modified Face Scale (adapted from Lorish & Maisiak, 1986). A paired sample t-test of the two participants’ scores showed the intervention to have neither a positive nor negative effect to mood. Reflections on potential limitations and improvements have been included.
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