Journal article
Dance/Movement Therapy and Sensory Stimulation: A Holistic Approach to Dementia Care
American journal of dance therapy, v 38(2), pp 429-436
01 Dec 2016
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Abstract
Nearly 135 million people worldwide will be afflicted with dementia by 2050 (Robinson et al.,
2015
). Dementia is a devastating and progressive illness that results in the loss of one’s sense of self and feelings such as frustration, depression, and anxiety. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a useful, non-pharmacologic method for the treatment of dementia, as this discipline enhances quality of life, may attenuate cognitive decline, and is cost-effective; DMT engages the sensory systems and stimulates physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning. This article affirms that sensory stimulation in DMT is a holistic, economical, and fruitful approach for dementia care.
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- Title
- Dance/Movement Therapy and Sensory Stimulation: A Holistic Approach to Dementia Care
- Creators
- Natasha Goldstein-Levitas - Philadelphia University
- Publication Details
- American journal of dance therapy, v 38(2), pp 429-436
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; Dance
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000446436800019
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84981294022
- Other Identifier
- 991022032067204721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- Rehabilitation