Re-motivation therapy aims to reach non-communicative elderly and join with them emotionally through which techniques?

• A. Eye contact, music and rhythm
• B. Naomi Feil
• C. Group counseling
• D. Physical therapy

Answer: (A)

Re-motivation therapy centers on reconnecting with people who have limited communication by using simple, emotionally meaningful cues that engage them nonverbally. Eye contact conveys warmth, attention, and safety, which helps the person feel seen and willing to engage. Music and rhythm tap into preserved musical memories and can trigger positive emotions and recognition, even when speech is hard or unclear. These elements work together to create a sense of connection and motivation to participate, making it easier to reach the person emotionally and encourage interaction.

Other options don’t fit as well. Naomi Feil is known for Validation Therapy, which focuses on acknowledging the person’s feelings rather than using these sensory, reminiscence-based techniques. Group counseling changes the setting to a group dynamic rather than the individual, person-centered sensory engagement emphasized by re-motivation therapy. Physical therapy targets physical function and movement, not emotional connection or reminiscence-based engagement.