Optimizing intervention of cognitive and emotional welfare in institutionalized seniors: a pilot study

Abstract

The presented work develops an intervention program consisting on improving the autobiographical memory competences of elderly people in their day-to-day routine, emphasizing on the remembrance of positive emotions. Thus the importance on remembering positive experiences during aging is emphasized, stressing on strategies mentioned by Positive Psychology has the most effective to reach happiness and wellbeing. The conclusions evidence that the subjects that participated in this intervention have developed positive traits on their autobiographical memory.

Keywords

• envejecimiento
• memoria autobiográfica, intervención
• psicología positiva
• terapias no farmacológicas