%0 Journal Article
%T Dance/movement therapy: a holistic approach to working with the elderly
%J Activities, adaptation and aging
%D 1982
%A Fersh, Isabel Etcheverry
%A Submission, HCF
%V 2
%N 1
%P 21-30
%X The purpose of this paper is to examine dance/movement therapy as a holistic approach for working with the elderly. The premise is that dance/movement therapy can play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of illness with the elderly and act as a motivating force for maximizing lifelong growth potential. Therapeutic approaches to physically. emotionally. and intellectudly disabled elderly are discussed. The paper concludes that dance/movement therapy with the elderly can be an enlightening experience which can inspire the therapist and clients to face life and death with love and energy.<p />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0192-4788
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v02n01_04