Art Teaching Management for the Elderly with Dementia Phase 1: Narrative Literature Review

Abstract

The purposes of this academic article were 1) to study and compare the models of art teaching management for the elderly with dementia, Phase 1; and 2) to synthesize the art teaching management for the elderly with dementia, Phase 1. The results of the study found that art teaching management for the elderly with dementia, phase 1 both in Thailand and abroad emphasizing the matter of stimulating perception and memory, emotional therapy and self-esteem. After using art activities, it will help train the nervous system and brain, reduce stress, train small muscles, build self-esteem and see more self-worth. As for the provision of art teaching management for the elderly with dementia, phase 1 or REST was a result of the synthesis. The details were as follows 1) R: Recognition & Memory Stimulating was stimulating perception and memory; 2) E: Emotional Learning was learning to develop emotional and social abilities; 3) S: Self-Esteem Rising was promoting seeing self-worth; and 4) T: Time & Test. There was a regular activity time of 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes and participants surveyed themselves after the activity.