Dance Movement Therapy and Conscious Movement as Tools for Supporting the Mental Health of Long-Term Caregivers Working With Elderly People

Marloes Shami - van Houten

doi:10.3205/26isfam005

June 12, 2026Open Access

Dance Movement Therapy and Conscious Movement as Tools for Supporting the Mental Health of Long-Term Caregivers Working With Elderly People

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The aim is to explore the impact of dance movement therapy on the mental health of long-term caregivers for the elderly.
Utilized DanceCARE Erasmus+ project framework
Assessed emotional strain and mental health outcomes
Focused on adults providing care for elderly individuals
Participants showed significant reduction in chronic stress levels (p<0.05)
Emotional strain decreased by 25% based on participant feedback
Overall mental well-being improved, indicating positive effects of therapy

Implication

Shows improved mental health in long-term caregivers, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

Abstract

Long-term caregivers of older adults frequently experience chronic stress, emotional strain, and physical overload resulting from the continuous demands of caregiving. The DanceCARE Erasmus+ project, a KA220 Adult Education initiative funded by the European Union and led by INRCA (Instituto Nazionale [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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Dance Movement Therapy and Conscious Movement as Tools for Supporting the Mental Health of Long-Term Caregivers Working With Elderly People

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