Abstract
Mental health is an important part of each human entity and requires constant monitoring and care. Equally important is creativity, as a source of prosperity and a springboard for activating one’s mental and emotional functioning. How does third age and mental health relate to creativity?
We investigate the effects of creativity on the maintenance and regaining of cognitive and emotional functions and the dynamics of relationships through six different forms of art. The action is based on the implementation of a program of intervention in a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit (Home) for elderly people with mental health problems, which examines the possibility of developing creativity. With arts as the main core, we draw on elements of art therapy, drama therapy, and psychodrama, which have been adapted to elderly needs and possibilities.
Recognizing that Gerantagogy aims at the continuous learning of elderly, there is a need to examine its connection with Neuroaesthetics field.
