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.