A balance of theory, practice and up-to-date research in the use of creative arts in dementia care.
This book provides a creative map of care with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies. After explaining why adopting a creative approach is central to effective dementia care, the authors go on to discuss meditation, singing, movement and storytelling, describing their therapeutic benefits and giving examples of how they can be used.
Acknowledgements. Foreword by Shaun McNiff. Introduction. 1. Creativity: An Essential Energy. 2. Meditation and the Body: Depth Connection. 3. Singing: The Song of Our Hearts. 4. Moving: The Dances of Our Spirit. 5. Story: The Inner Text of Our Lives. 6. Group Case Studies: People with Dementia and Their Families. 7. Group Case Studies: People with Dementia and Their Staff. 8. Conclusion. The Author. The Contributors. Literature References. Music References. Television and Film References. Subject Index. Author Index.