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Diversified art-assisted therapy

Diversified art-assisted therapy

Art as a Medium for Therapy

The purpose of diverse art-assisted therapies for the elderly is to enhance emotional expression for individuals or groups, strengthen human connection and spiritual companionship, and promote the physical and mental well-being of the elderly. Importantly, art-assisted therapy does not address the professional aspects of psychological therapy.

Common forms of art-assisted therapy include music therapy, drama therapy, dance therapy, and horticultural therapy.

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