Creative Approaches in Dementia Care,9780230231658

Creative Approaches in Dementia Care

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ISBN13: 9780230231658
ISBN10: 0230231659
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-05-15
Publisher(s): Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

A practical introduction to the use of the arts in dementia care. Based on experience, the book provides clear guidance on how to employ a variety of innovative techniques including art, music and dance therapies, to promote the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of people with dementia.

Author Biography

Hilary Lee is President of the Spark of Life, with a global focus on education, research and innovation. She also the Founder of the Society for the Arts in Dementia Care (Australia) Inc. Trevor Adams is a Lecturer and Strategic Lead in Dementia Care in the Division of Health and Social Care at the University of Surrey, UK. He is qualified in general, mental health and community mental health nursing and has worked in dementia care for over 30 years.

Table of Contents

Foreword; G.Allen Power
Introduction; H.Lee & T.Adams
Re-igniting the Human Spirit; J.Verity & H.Lee
The Laughter Boss™; P.Spitzer
Dramatherapy and Dementia Care; J.Jaaniste
Dance Movement Psychotherapy in Dementia Care; R.Coaten
Music Therapy in Dementia Care; K.Robertson-Guillam
Art Therapy and Dementia Care; P.Baines
Applying Complimentary Therapies with a Person-centred Approach; K.James
Story Matters in Dementia Care; T.Kotai-Ewers
Providing Meaning for People with Dementia and their Carers by Approaches that Facilitate 'Being Together'; D.Sheard & .Priednieks
Innovative Approaches to Reminiscence: Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today; P.Schweitzer
Getting in the Picture: Using Photography, Video and Visual Material to Enhance Communication; J.Killick & K.Allan
Creative Processes to Bring Out Expressions of Spirituality; E.MacKinlay
Creative Communication at the End of Life; J.Killick & K.Allan
Conclusion; H.Lee

 




 

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