Dance therapy is psychotherapeutic use of movement that can further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of seniors. Both music and movement stimulate the brain’s reward centers, with even some overlap. Together they increase the number of activated pleasure centers, which is excellent in helping to fight off depression in senior citizen. It can bring up a feeling of revitalization and wonderful memories.
Now, let’s get into specific health bonuses of dance therapy participation…
1 Building Motor Skills: It enhances motor functioning helping with balance and coordination. It’s also useful for individuals with Parkinson’s because it helps to maintain motor functioning.
2 Emotional Closeness: As dementia progresses, individuals typically lose their ability to share thoughts and gestures of affection. However, they retain their ability to move with the beat until very late in the disease progresses.
3 Relaxation: Dance increases the amount of endorphins in the brain, which result in experiencing well-being and the rhythmic movements also help you to feel calmer.
Now, that you see the wonderful benefits of this art form, we’d love to know when you’re going to try it for yourself. However, if you happen to need some extra convincing, then please feel free to join our senior community to connect and communicate with others. That way, you’ll be able to get musical suggestions to dance to at home. In the meantime, please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram, plus check out our sponsorship opportunities if you’re a service provider.