3 Sessions on The TTAP Method where given to Therapists, Professionals and Caregivers

Participants learning The TTAP Method were shown how to use everyday objects to stimulate emotional memory. Proven in 7 published studies, this approach increases cogniton and overall wellbeing throughout the disease process. Stimulating memoriesh naturally leads to life review, thus continually re-creating positive recall and increase in language and emotions. HERE ARE THREE MOVIES ON HOW AND WHAT PEOPLE REMEMBER...

Step 2 & Step 3 of the TTAP Method

The TTAP Method is a Multimodal approach - which is defined as a program that addresses behavior, affect, sensation, imagery intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. This construct was first developed by psychologist, Arnold Lazarus in the 1950's and has been proven to be the most effective approach for the individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

The following is an image of the specific refions of the brain stimulated through the TTAP Method

Step 2 - Music and Meditation

If you continue to add the other Steps to your programming, such as

Step 3- Drawing and Painting the brain is stimulated further.

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN AT BEECHTREE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION FACILITY, AS YOU WILL NOTE THE STAFF IS ASSISTING THE INDIVIDUALS AS THEY COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS.

The Theme Centered Approach supports the participants’ independence through personal choices, directly enhancing person centered programming (Dombeck, 1983).

Group members naturally support each other as the group cohesiveness is continually reinforced through the sharing, and caring for each other (Levine Madori, 2009).

The actual “thinking” about where to place objects within an art activity, is now know to stimulate cognition as well as enhance self perceived identity in the art group (Moon, 2002).

Did you know?

In the United States alone, 5.3 Million people have Alzheimer's Disease.
Globally about 30.0 Million people have Alzheimer's Disease.
In 2020 the it is estimated that 1 out of every 83 people will have Alzheimer's Disease.

TTAP is Worldwide!

This map signifies all the users in various countries that visited www.levinemadoriphd.com last week! These countries include: USA, Canada, Norway, Finland, Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Philippines!

DID YOU KNOW THAT The TTAP Method Proves Significant and Positive Outcomes in 4 studies conducted in Finland?

In the last year there have been four published research studies supporting the cognitive and psychosocial affects that the TTAP Method has in Finnish private homes, Finnish Community Day Centers and Finnish Skilled Nursing Facilities. Each day, over the course of the next week I will be summarizing each study.

Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, FINLAND
June 2009-

Research study publish in June of 2009 study finds the TTAP Method successful in enriching the lives of those Finnish individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in a Community Day Center.

The TTAP Method; Enriching the Daily Lives of Those in a Senior Center for Alzheimer’s Patients.
Master Thesis by Katriina Petulla

"The study, conducted in a community day center located in Northern Finland, utilized a control group and an experimental group. The experimental program designed by the Levine Madori’s Theory was found to significantly enrich the inhabitants lives and added in the increased welfare of those participating in the TTAP Method.

Additional positive findings included staff response to the TTAP Method, which directly increased their participation in the development of more social, emotional and cognitive interactions with the participants and furthered a significant increase in the number of programs that the staff designed and conducted while participating in the TTAP Method research study."

Documentary on the TTAP Method

The filming of a new documentary on the TTAP Method is currently underway, a small segment of the film can be viewed on the following link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dHyVtjCS2o