VOICED : Revivir el pasado comunista como terapia en asilo

The video discusses a unique elderly home in Dresden, Germany, where residents with dementia or Alzheimer's are immersed in a recreated environment of East Germany from the 1960s and 1970s. This nostalgic therapy aims to help patients recall their youth and improve cognitive, intellectual, and physical abilities. While the approach is based on scientific facts, some experts express concerns about potential trauma resurfacing. For more information, viewers are directed to visit ISGlobal's website.

What is the primary purpose of recreating the 1960s and 1970s East Germany environment in the care home?

• To entertain the residents with historical reenactments

• To help residents with dementia recall their youth

• To celebrate East German culture

• To educate the staff about historical events

What is the role of music in the therapy described in the video?

• To teach new skills to the residents

• To help trigger memories of the past

• To entertain the staff

• To create a lively atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a benefit mentioned about recreating the past for the patients?

• Fostering social cohesion

• Triggering positive memories

• Avoiding political activities

• Improving physical health

What kind of objects are used in the care home to help patients recall their past?

• Religious artifacts

• Futuristic decorations

• Typical objects from the 1960s and 1970s

• Modern gadgets

What concern do some experts have about the therapy involving historical recreation?

• It lacks scientific support

• It may revive traumatic memories

• It could lead to confusion among patients

• It might be too costly to implement