Life-crossroads on stage: integrating life review and drama therapy for older adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 1079-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoshi Keisari ◽  
Yuval Palgi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Drama Therapy

scholarly journals Integrating Life-Review and Drama Therapy for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 568-568
Author(s):  
Shoshi Keisari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Drama Therapy ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Drama therapy is a widely acknowledged way to explore life-stories in late life. This presentation will describe a new model for creative interventions, based on the results of four studies that provide multiple perspectives on the integration of life-review and drama therapy for community dwelling older adults. The results of two quantitative studies (n=55, aged 62-93; n=78, aged 63-96) suggest that the drama therapy interventions have robust therapeutic potential to enhance mental health while aging. The findings of two qualitative studies with therapists (n=8), participants (n=27; aged 63-96) and staff (n=13) provide a better understanding of the process, and support the mechanisms that lead to positive effects on mental health. Combining the results yielded a multidimensional model which points to three potential transformative routes: the evolution of the life-story, the evolution of improvised dramatic expression, and the expansion of social engagement.

Life Review in Pastoral Counseling: Background and Efficacy for Use with the Terminally III

2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. LeFavi ◽  
Marcia H. Wessels
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pastoral Counseling ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Systematic Theology ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Traumatic Death ◽  
Spiritual Assessment

Research continues to confirm that sharing one's life story through the process of life review enhances psychological well-being and increases life satisfaction. Although researchers have outlined techniques and activities that may be used in life review with older adults, little work has focused on the use of life review methods with terminally ill patients. Additionally, researchers have suggested that life review can take on the form of a spiritual assessment; and that such spiritually oriented life reviews may enhance a sense of meaning and foster reconciliation as one approaches dying. In this article, the authors provide a brief review of the research on and the practice of life review. Further, by merging concepts of life review with systematic theology, they offer a sample instrument—using the example of one faith framework—with which pastoral caregivers can better approach the spiritual needs of patients and facilitate a less traumatic death in the terminally ill.

Do robots facilitate life review narratives of older adults? A preliminary study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Anna Ueda ◽  
Hideyuki Takahashi ◽  
Yuichiro Yoshikawa ◽  
Hiroshi Ishiguro ◽  
Haruo Nomura
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Preliminary Study

Engaging Vital Older Adults in Intergenerational Service-Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 266-287
Author(s):  
Reneé A. Zucchero
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Adult Volunteers

The population of older adults within the United States is growing rapidly, which calls for increased understanding of that population. However, ageism is pervasive and one of the most engrained forms of prejudice. Intergenerational service-learning may be one way to reduce negative stereotypes and ageism. The Co-Mentoring Project is an intergenerational service-learning project that matches undergraduate students and vital older adult volunteers. Students meet with their partners at least four times over the course of the semester to conduct a life review and gather information to begin the older adults' memoirs. This chapter provides a rationale for intergenerational service-learning and information about its theoretical underpinnings. The chapter also offers information about service-learning best practices, including structured reflection, and how the Project's methodology is consistent with them. The multi-modal assessment conducted for the Project and its outcomes are discussed. Finally, directions for future research are described.

scholarly journals Life review therapy for older adults with depressive symptoms in general practice: results of a pilot evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1801-1808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Hendriks ◽  
Marjolein A. Veerbeek ◽  
Daniëlle Volker ◽  
Lindsay Veenendaal ◽  
Bernadette M. Willemse
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Life Review Therapy ◽  
General Practices

ABSTRACTObjective:General practices play an important role in the detection and treatment of depressive symptoms in older adults. An adapted version of the indicated preventive life review therapy group intervention called Looking for Meaning (LFM) was developed for general practice and a pilot evaluation was conducted.Design:A pretest-posttest design was used. One week before and one week after the intervention participants filled out questionnaires.Setting:In six general practices in the Netherlands the adapted intervention was given.Participants:Inclusion criteria were > 60 years and a score of 5 or higher on the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).Intervention:The length and number of LFM sessions were shortened and the intervention was given by one mental health care nurse practitioner (MHCNP).Measurements:The impact on mental health was analyzed by depressive symptoms (CES-D) as the primary outcome and anxiety symptoms (HADS-A), psychological well-being (PGCMS) and mastery (PMS) as secondary outcomes. An evaluative questionnaire was included to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability.Results:Most participants were satisfied with the adaptations of the number (72%) and length (72%) of sessions. The overall sample showed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms after the intervention. No impact was found on psychological well-being, anxiety symptoms and mastery.Conclusions:The intervention is feasible and acceptable for older adults with depressive symptoms and has an impact on their depressive symptoms.

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