Creative Approaches in Dementia Care

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Hilary Lee (Western Australia, Australia) Trevor Adams (University of Surrey, Guildford)

Creative Approaches in Dementia Care

Hilary Lee (Western Australia, Australia), Trevor Adams (University of Surrey, Guildford)

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Red Globe Press
09 May 2011

Geriatric nursing; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)

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.

By: Hilary Lee (Western Australia Australia), Trevor Adams (University of Surrey, Guildford)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9780230231658
ISBN 10: 0230231659
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 09 May 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

HILARY LEE President of the Spark of Life, with a global focus on education, research and innovation. She is 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.

Reviews for Creative Approaches in Dementia Care

This book brings together so many diverse and established practitioners from the field of arts and dementia care who have been pioneers in terms of the approaches adopted - Claire Craig, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Well-being, Sheffield Hallam University, UK This book provides a refreshing new approach in the area of dementia care - Christine Toye, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Post-graduate Medicine, Edith Cowan University, Australia