Reminiscence Theatre

Osoba fizyczna

Generator Innowacji. Sieci Wsparcia [2016-2019]

Usługa

This innovation addresses the isolation of people with dementia and their progressive exclusion from the social and cultural life

“Reminiscence Theatre” combines theatre and therapeutic activities. This innovation aims to create an environment for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease where they can make new social contacts. The basis for this action is establishing cooperation between a theatre, cultural institutions and healthcare centers. A psychologist (with the help of somebody familiar with the theatre) works with a group of seniors, using psychodrama techniques and knowledge about the functioning of the elderly and people with dementia. Mini-performances or a stage play are developed based on the participants' stories and memories. These activities are supported by an interdisciplinary therapeutic team consisiting of volunteers, occupational therapists, a tutor, a physical therapist or physiotherapist, music or art therapist and speech therapist.

Elderly dependants with progressive dementia

Theatres Community centers Nursing homes Health care institutions

A model of combining theatre with therapy A training plan for people interested in reminiscence therapy Plans for drama therapy for patients with dementia.

The participants took part in activities combining theatre with therapeutic activities. Afterwards, the project participants (actors) were enthusiastic about doing this form of theatre activity again in the future. They enjoyed working on the role and performing. Benefits described by the participants ranged from recognizing own talent or skill, the joy of working in a team, to opportunities for establishing close relationships and working with young people.

Zdecydowanie pozytywna

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Actors – A drama therapist – A psychologist – And: occupational therapists, an tutor, a physical therapist or physiotherapist, music or art therapist and speech therapist, volunteers.

Space for the therapeutic team to meet and work with patients Space for rehearsals and the performance.