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31 December 2022
Improve clients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being through outdoor experiential therapy. Experiential therapy significantly improved seniors’ physical and mental well-being while slowing cognitive decline.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Preventive Approach, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Mental Health, Physical Health, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
Improve clients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being through outdoor experiential therapy.
Background
Seniors with dementia faced social isolation, frequent falls, and declining physical health.
Methods
Conducted outdoor programs: ball sports, parachute play, chair yoga, equine-assisted therapy, and walk-and-talk sessions.
Results
Physical mobility improved: standing/walking time reduced by 24%, sit-to-stand repetitions increased by 55%. Social/emotional well-being improved by 88%.
Conclusion
Experiential therapy significantly improved seniors’ physical and mental well-being while slowing cognitive decline.
Lessons Learnt
Building trust, incorporating clients’ hobbies, and focusing on safety increased participation and motivation.
Additional Information
Winner of AIC Community Care Excellence Awards 2022 (Silver)
Keywords
Experiential Therapy, Active Ageing, Social Well-Being, Outdoor Activities, Cognitive Decline
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Hovi Care Singapore |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Gio Kek |
Project Member(s) | Sharon |
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Gio Kek - servicedesk@hovicare.com