Creative Connections in Dementia Care by Katie Norris, Jenni... - 9781938870422

Creative Connections in Dementia CareEngaging Activities to Enhance Communication\nAuthor(s): Katie Norris, Jennifer Brush\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Health Professions Press,U.S., United States\nImprint: Health Professions Press,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9781938870422, 978-1938870422\nSynopsis\nCreativity is preserved in dementia long after other abilities are lost, so that making art provides rich opportunities for meaningful engagement for people with Alzheimers or dementia. Creative Connections 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 settingand no art experience is required!\n\nWritten for anyone who cares for a person with dementiafamily members, friends, and professionalsthis how-to manual is packed with guidance to help enhance communication, interactions, task breakdown, and problem-solving efforts while also encouraging the abilities of each participant.\n\nPeople w)