Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
Older adults and seniors -- This age group of our society is commonly associated and inclined with declining health, including memory loss. The challenge here is to find an approach that meets all the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of this elderly population. Our Dance/movement therapy (DMT) professionals works on age-specific discipline that accomplishes the numerous goals the aging elderly have. Our DMT professionals also works to repair the connection of mind and body to help this population find satisfaction in their daily lives.
Dance Movement Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that utilizes movement and dance as a means of emotional, physical, and cognitive expression and healing. It is beneficial for the elderly population, as it promotes body awareness, self-expression, social interaction, and overall well-being. Key aspects of dance movement therapy for the elderly provided by Ittyaa Lives.
Here are the key components of a personalized care plan:
- Physical Benefits: Improves physical fitness, mobility, balance, and coordination in older adults. It promotes strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health, which are essential for maintaining overall physical well-being.
- Emotional Expression: Provides a non-verbal outlet for emotional expression. Older adults can express their feelings, experiences, and memories through movement, helping them release stress, manage emotions, and enhance self-awareness.
- Cognitive Stimulation: Stimulates cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and problem solving.
- Social Interaction: We undertake Group-based dance movement therapy sessions to create
opportunities for social interaction and connection among older adults.
Ittyaa lives DMT professionals helps engage the body and the mind, of your loved ones which helps them with focusing on the present.
We use DMT to increase self-management and resource skills that are important for finding wisdom and closure with the approaching end of life.
Our DMT sessions uniquely addresses the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of the older adult by providing a safe, supportive environment for all to express their feelings and share life experience through movement.
How to start the therapy sessions for your loved one
- Psychological assessment:
It’s important to understand your loved ones history and the various challenges that they are facing. Assessments also help with identifying negative or unhelpful patterns of behaviour and diagnose mental illnesses.
- Therapy Sessions:
Once the psychological assessment is completed, the therapist will develop a care plan and identify goals with you that you can work towards.
- Psychiatry Consultation:
Psychiatric consultations may be necessary when medication is essential to treat a mental illness . Regular follow ups are essential to review progress and make changes in medication as required.
