Creative Approaches in Dementia Care

By (author) Trevor Adams,Hilary Lee

ISBN13: 9780230231658

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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Published: 09/05/2011

Availability: Available

Description
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.
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 Complementary Therapies with a Person-centred Approach; K.James Story Matters in Dementia Care; T.Kotai-Ewers 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.
  • Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Arts Therapies
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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List Price: £36.99