Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions Flashcards
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Reminiscence therapy is most effective for:
Answer: Enhancing self-esteem, social connection, and cognitive engagement through reflection on past experiences
Reminiscence therapy helps residents find meaning, enhance identity, and foster social connection through structured reflection on personal history.
Music therapy interventions in long-term care have been shown to:
Answer: Reduce agitation, improve mood, and stimulate memory in residents with dementia
Research consistently demonstrates that music interventions reduce agitation, improve mood, and evoke memory in residents with dementia.
Pet therapy (animal-assisted activity) in long-term care is known to:
Answer: Reduce loneliness, lower blood pressure, and improve mood
Animal-assisted activities are evidence-based interventions that reduce loneliness, improve mood, and offer physical and psychological benefits.
Which therapeutic approach focuses on validating the feelings and reality of individuals with dementia?
Answer: Validation therapy
Validation therapy, developed by Naomi Feil, focuses on acknowledging and validating the emotional reality of people with dementia rather than correcting them.
Horticultural therapy in long-term care settings primarily benefits residents by:
Answer: Promoting sensory stimulation, purpose, nurturing, and connection to nature
Horticultural therapy uses gardening and plant-based activities to provide sensory stimulation, a sense of purpose, and therapeutic benefits.
Art therapy in long-term care can help residents:
Answer: Express emotions, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive functioning regardless of artistic skill level
Art therapy provides a nonverbal means of emotional expression and cognitive engagement that benefits residents of all skill levels.