Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition – Life In Five Senses Board Game

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Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition – Life in Five Senses Board Game

[Life in Five Senses]

This is an immersive and interactive game that explores various aspects of life through the exploration of the five senses. While the game primarily focuses on the experiences of life, it also sparks inspirations for players to reflect on broader topics such as life and death issues, planning for the future, their ideal “Advance Directives” (which emphasis the autonomy of the elderly in expressing their preferences for receiving life-sustaining measures in traumatic measures) and contemplating what truly matters.

Visitors of the exhibition joined the board game sessions with fellow players and take part in thought-provoking discussions facilitated by Life Education Ambassadors. They were able to share their opinions on various aspects of life, such as unforgettable experiences and their attitudes towards death.

During the board game sessions, a question was raised “Would you inform your family or friends if you had cancer?” One post-graduate student expressed her reluctance to tell her family, fearing that she might burden her children. Conversely,, an undergraduate student insisted that he would tell his family and friends, hoping to spend more time with them until he passes away.

Although these opinions differ, they both revolve around the relationship with family and friends. This highlights that the game does not provide a definitive answer but instead emphasizes player discussion and sharing, fostering deeper communication on matters of life and death.

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