e-Pedagogium 2008, 8(2):54-60
View of Special Educational Care for Seniors Suffering Dementia
- Oldřich Müller, Mgr., Ph.D., Katedra speciální pedagogiky PdF UP, Žižkovo nám. 5, 771 40 Olomouc, tel.: 585 635 310, e-mail: omuller@centrum.cz
Dementia is a disorder requiring special care for seniors. The main aim of special care is to keep seniors active both physically and psychologically. This care is provided by special educators. One of the methods used by special educators in keeping seniors active is the reminiscence therapy. The reminiscence therapy helps to handle and reduce social and psychological problems, mental illnesses and disabilities.
Keywords: Dementia, mental disorder, memory disorder, seniors, elderly, Alzheimer's disease, complex rehabilitation care, activation, special education, special educators, reminiscence therapy, dramatherapy
Published: April 1, 2008 Show citation
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