Creating Novelty Through Activities to Manage Boredom Among Older Adults in Day Care Centers: Experience Sharing
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Creating novelty through activities, Older Adults boredom, Day Care Older Adults care centersAbstract
Boredom among older adults, although primarily an emotional state, can have significant negative impacts, potentially leading to depression, emotional instability, irritability, loss of appetite and a decreased motivation to live. This academic article aims to present concepts related to boredom among older adults in Day Care centers, as well as the importance of engaging activities for this population. The discussion is grounded in Self-Determination Theory, Cognitive Stimulation (CS) and the concept of Active Aging. It also incorporates the author’s experiential insights derived from observing boredom among older adults in Day Care settings, analyzing potential causes of this issue, and proposing guidelines for organizing creative activities to address problems.
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