I was training in Day center for old people, who have some mental illness, for example, Alzheimer illness. This day center is new, it was opened in spring. There is a group of thirteen people. Actually, the number of people can be thirty, but this situation is because of its newness and the lack of the advertisement.
Usually the day starts at 8 a.m., when all people are selected from their living places. Then, there is a time for breakfast. After eating all people can rest, read some press, etc. At 10 a.m. all social workers start activity with them in two groups. There are three activity rooms, but now two rooms are enough. Speaking about activity, it is very creative; also it is very similar with all activity in kinder garden: drawing, handicrafts, logical games, etc. After one hour creative session there is a time to have some exercises, it is called movement therapy. Therapeutist works with them for one hour. After doing exercises all people are invited to have a dinner. After eating there is a time for music therapy. They just sitting and listening chill out music, sounds of nature. Slowly, day goes to the end.
I usually was working with people in activity groups, was helping them with handicrafts, logical games and so on. Therefore, I also was doing exercises in movement therapy with them, at the same time - helping them. What is more, I always helped for social workers to organize creative activity and the plan of it. Sometimes it was interesting, and all the people seemed to be very kind. On the other hand, there were some really boring days. All in all, I can say my practice was useful for me. But I am not going to have more training with old people.
