Creative life story work with seniors

Authors

  • Petra Brandoburová Centrum MEMORY, Mlynarovičova 21, 851 03, Bratislava
  • Simona Adamovičová Centrum MEMORY, Mlynarovičova 21, 851 03, Bratislava

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20161.54.63

Keywords:

life story, seniors, reminiscence, creative activities

Abstract

We summarize the theoretical background and basis for creative activities focused on the life story work with the seniors as realised in “Centrum MEMORY“, Bratislava, Slovakia. Older adult clients with various levels of cognitive functioning could benefit from the combination of creative and reminiscence activities. The importance of creativity and its benefits in senior life is outlined and emphasized

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Author Biographies

Petra Brandoburová, Centrum MEMORY, Mlynarovičova 21, 851 03, Bratislava

MA. in psychology

psychology of later life

Simona Adamovičová, Centrum MEMORY, Mlynarovičova 21, 851 03, Bratislava

MA in psychology

psychology of later life

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Published

2016-06-28

How to Cite

Brandoburová, P., & Adamovičová, S. (2016). Creative life story work with seniors. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 7(1), 54–63. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20161.54.63