Health promotion business for the elderly in the facility (interactive art appreciation based on reminiscence method, etc.)

Since 2023, Yokohama City has been conducting a health promotion business through interactive art appreciation based on the reminiscence method (*).
In 2024, we will conduct training so that the staff of facilities for the elderly can practice interactive art appreciation based on reminiscence methods at each facility.
Details will be posted on this website from time to time.
In addition, this project is being implemented by the Yokohama City Social Welfare Fund, which was born from a bequest by citizens, "I want you to use it to enhance the social welfare of Yokohama."
※Reminiscence method: "Psychotherapy that can stabilize the mind by talking about one's past and improve cognitive function."

(Image Source: Yokohama City, ArtsAlive)

This is an appreciation program where participants can freely speak and share what they felt and thought while looking at art works in groups and answering the questions of the facilitator.
It is said to be effective in reducing depression and improving the ability to play short-term words, as well as reducing BPSD (behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia). Even those who usually have little vocabulary may be able to enjoy dialogue as they participate in the program. This is a program where you can easily participate with those who have forgotten or have symptoms of dementia and those who do not. Use the method of reminiscence method.

Elderly facilities (entrance facilities) in Yokohama City

We hope that the elderly will be able to improve their quality of life (QOL) and acknowledgement functions by conducting conversations using materials and works of art in a peaceful atmosphere. In addition, it can be expected that this initiative will lead to the stability of the spirit of the elderly, and that more conversations will lead to a smoother relationship with care staff.

In 2024, we will conduct facilitator training courses to enable the staff of facilities for the elderly to practice interactive art appreciation based on reminiscence methods at each facility.

■The application deadline has been extended! ～

Until Wednesday, January 15, 2025

■Course schedule ※The date has been changed.
Day 1: From Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:30 am to 4:30 pm ★Online course available
Day 2: From 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday, January 27, 2025
Day 3: Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am ★Online course available

■Venue
Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall, Room 7 (1-6-6 Honmachi, Naka-ku)

■Application conditions
・Those who can attend the entire course schedule (3 days)
・Those who can practice interactive art appreciation learned in the course at the facility where they work.　

■How to apply
If you would like to take the course, please apply using the application form below.
<https://shinsei.city.yokohama.lg.jp/cu/141003/ea/residents/procedures/apply/8d9ffb8b-423a-4975-9c8b-284b56e42e12/start (external site)>

■Others
・It doesn't matter what type of job or years of experience.
・You don't need any knowledge of art.
・The course will be conducted by ArtsAlive, the trustee of this project.

[Reference]
This video is from ArtsAlive conducted an interactive art appreciation program at Nozomi no Ie Kamakura, a group home in Kamakura City.

We recruited outsourcing companies using the open call for proposal method, and decided ArtsAlive as a trustee.
When a report on the entrusted matter (3) is submitted by the trustee, it will be published on this website as needed.
[Consignment items]
(1)Development of interactive art appreciation programs based on reminiscence methods, etc., utilizing local resources in Yokohama
(2)Experience sessions at 3 facilities using the above program
(3)Prepared a report after implementation at the above three facilities (PDF: 1,178KB) (including measurement of effects)
(4)2023 Business Guide Flyer (PDF: 795KB) Creation

We will carry out dissemination and enlightenment in the three years from 2023 (planned).
※The budget will be subject to a resolution by the Yokohama City Council for each fiscal year.
Fiscal 2023: Program development, hands-on experience sessions at 3 facilities
Fiscal 2024: Conduct training courses for facilitators (facilitators) for facility staff
Fiscal 2025: Follow-up course implementation (contractors will follow the implementation at each facility and plan to establish and establish the implementation in the facility)