Seeking Meaning: Making Art and the Experience of Spirituality in Dementia Care

被引：15

作者：

Byrne, Libby ^{[1
]}

MacKinlay, Elizabeth ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] La Trobe Univ, Bundoora, Vic, Australia

[2] Charles Sturt Univ, Canberra, ACT, Australia

来源：

JOURNAL OF RELIGION SPIRITUALITY & AGING | 2012年 / 24卷 / 1-2期

关键词：

Art making; spiritual dimension; dementia; depression;

D O I：

10.1080/15528030.2012.633416

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

How do people find meaning in the experience of dementia? Can people living with dementia be supported in meaningful activities that may alleviate depression and increase their sense of well-being? Many programs are offered for people in residential aged care, but little is known about the effectiveness of these programs. This article reports on the qualitative component of a study engaging 15 older adults with dementia and depression in a program of personcentered art making. The weekly facilitated study groups met over an 18-month period, with a three-month follow up. The importance of engagement in the process of art making is emphasised.

引用

页码：105 / 119

页数：15

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