Deck 7: Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Question 1

Complementary interventions are used:

A) Without any medical interventions
B) As an addition to medical interventions
C) For people who don't have a doctor
D) For people who have talents in the arts

Answer 1

As an addition to medical interventions

Question 2

An advantage to alternative intervention groups is :

A) They are cheap
B) Don't require a therapeutic relationship
C) Combines mastery over environment and social interaction
D) They always have measurable outcome goals

Answer 2

Combines mastery over environment and social interaction

Question 3

Roles for social workers in complementary therapies include:

A) Educator
B) Helping people enjoy themselves
C) Advocating for access to complementary therapies
D) All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Music therapy

A) Requires people have an "ear" for music and rhythm
B) Facilitates the experience of emotion
C) Works by connecting thought patterns to emotional states
D) Should never be used if the person is in psychotherapy

Question 5

Music therapy is implemented:

A) As a passive activity through listening
B) Active participation though making music
C) Is effective with people diagnosed with dementia
D) All of the above

Question 6

Art therapy as an intervention:

A) Relies on directions about what to draw
B) Expresses unconscious processes through painting, drawing etc.
C) Can only be done in groups
D) should not be used independent of other therapeutic interventions

Question 7

Art therapy is useful with clients who:

A) Have cognitive or memory limitation
B) Clients from different cultures
C) Clients who may lack verbal skills
D) All of the above

Question 8

The social, and emotional benefits of massage therapy include all except:

A) Provides older adults with the benefit of touch
B) Can create a sense of connection to those that are socially isolated
C) Reduces anxiety
D) Substitutes for the need for social interaction

Question 9

Animal assisted therapy

A) Is not recommended for people with insecure attachments
B) Can substitute for interaction with other people
C) Helps those who are grieving or separated from family
D) Should only be used with people who can care for pets

Question 10

Recreation therapy is true in all but:

A) Requires that people are physically fit
B) Requires that people like social groups
C) Improves emotional well-being even in those who require adaptive chair exercises
D) Is fun but doesn't combat feelings of depression or isolation

Question 11

How is music therapy used to improve the mood of older adults?

Question 12

Describe a means by which art can serve as an emotional outlet for older adults who have been diagnosed with a progressive illness?

Question 13

Discuss the benefit of music to individuals who have cognitive limitations.

Question 14

How can animal assisted therapy benefit isolated older adults?

Question 15

Under what circumstances would be recommend recreation therapy for older adults who have Parkinson's disease.

Question 16

How could art therapy be integrated into a psychotherapy process?

Question 17

As a social worker what would a role be in the development of a music therapy program for individuals with dementia?

Question 18

Discuss how having "fun" complements interventions that focus on the concerns of older adults.
Describe an example of how you might integrate a "fun" activity into your intervention for an older adult anxious about health concerns.

Question 19

Describe how complementary therapies could be integrated into mental health services at an outpatient health clinic.

Question 20

Creative arts activities are often available in nursing facilities. As a social worker how could you develop and integrate those activities into a therapeutic model?