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Author | : Anne Basting |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2020-05-19 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 0062906194 |
A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching stories to inspire and guide us all—family, friends, and health professionals—in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the story of how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older loved ones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joy to the lives of elders—and those who care for them. Here, for the first time, everyone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed a problem: today’s elderly—especially those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s— are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-care settings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach that combines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-based therapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination. Rooted in twenty-five years of research, these new techniques draw on core creative exercises—such as “Yes, and . . .” and “Beautiful Questions.” This approach fosters storytelling and active listening, allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying about getting the details “correct.” Basting’s research has shown that these practices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and awe to patients’ daily lives—and provide them a means of connection, both with the world and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bring light and hope to a community that needs it most.
Author | : Joanne Rader |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
This book is a guide to understanding, preventing and redirecting difficult behaviors associated with dementia. It presents a framework for assessing behaviors and creating successful individualized approaches, which are designed to reduce or eliminate the use of physical restraints and inappropriate psychoactive medications. The authors emphasize the importance of examining the environment to see how it may be creating difficult behaviors and how it can be altered to reduce or eliminate them. The book is designed to meet the new federal practice standards mandated by OBRA. Nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, activities directors, and students of gerontology will find this a valuable resource.
Author | : Jill Hayes |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2011-03-15 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0857002511 |
The physical care of people with dementia is of vital importance, but so too is their emotional, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The creative arts are gaining increasing recognition not only as a tool for delivering effective person-centred dementia care, but also for attending to soul as well as body. Encouraging those who care for people with dementia to develop their own creative skills, 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 the therapeutic benefits of each and giving practical examples of how they can be used with individuals or groups. They also look at the importance of creative supervision in promoting creativity and creating a safe space for honest interpersonal connection: an essential foundation for effective teamwork. This book will be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the care of a person with dementia, including professional staff in residential and nursing homes, hospitals and day centres, families and other non-professional carers.
Author | : Hilary Lee |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2017-09-16 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 023034450X |
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 | : Katie Norris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9781938870422 |
Creativity is preserved in dementia long after other abilities are lost, so that making art provides rich opportunities for meaningful engagement for people with this disease. Creative Connections(TM) in Dementia Care provides care partners with the knowledge and easy-to-follow steps they need to successfully implement art projects in a group or one-on-one setting--and no art experience is required! Written for anyone who cares for a person with dementia--family members, friends, and professionals-- this how-to guide is packed with guidance to help enhance communication, interactions, task breakdown, and problem-solving efforts while also encouraging the abilities of each participant. People with dementia enjoy valuable benefits when they actively engage in a creative activity: ? stress is reduced ? memories can be accessed ? mood and self-esteem are elevated ? a sense of personal identity and achievement is experienced To help create these opportunities, Creative Connections(TM) in Dementia Care provides 10 basic art project "recipes," detailing supplies, instructions, and activity modifications, as well as colorful, step-by-step photographs that show how to demonstrate and lead the activity for the person with dementia. Each art activity is failure-free and does not require memory skills to complete. Bring joy and a powerful sense of connection to the lives of people experiencing dementia with this one-of-a-kind guide!
Author | : Diane Trister Dodge |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Child development |
ISBN | : 9781606178751 |
Author | : Donna J. Betts |
Publisher | : Charles C Thomas Publisher |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 0398073872 |
Creative arts therapists and others who work with children in counseling, nursing, teaching, and related fields will find insights on the use of creative arts therapy with adopted children and children in foster care here. Theoretical perspectives and psychological constructs of adoption and foster care are described, and approaches to treatment, including art, drama, music, play, and sand therapies, are presented in case study format. An entire section is devoted to transcultural and transracial issues. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author | : Eric Topol |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2012-01-31 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0465025501 |
A professor of medicine reveals how technology like wireless internet, individual data, and personal genomics can be used to save lives.
Author | : Michael O'Mara |
Publisher | : Michael O'Mara |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-01-10 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781782439226 |
Get to know yourself in this beautifully illustrated journal. Your passions, your loves, your strengths and what might be holding you back in life. Celebrate your friendships, your family, and what brings you joy and sadness. This is The Book of You!
Author | : Makoto Fujimura |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2017-01-14 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830891110 |
We all have a responsibility to care for culture. Artist Makoto Fujimura issues a call to cultural stewardship, in which we feed our culture's soul with beauty, creativity, and generosity. This is a book for artists and all "creative catalysts" who understand how much the culture we all share affects human thriving today and shapes the generations to come.