Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care - Couverture souple

Basting, Anne

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ISBN 10 : 0062906186 ISBN 13 : 9780062906182

Editeur : HarperOne, 2021

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Anne Basting, PhD, is a leader in transforming aging and elder care and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant. She is the founder of the nonprofit TimeSlips, which implements her innovative approach to memory care, and is the author of three previous academic books, The Stages of Age: Performing Age in Contemporary American Culture; Forget Memory: Creating Better Lives for People with Dementia; and The Penelope Project: An Arts-Based Odyssey to Change Elder Care. Her work as the founding director of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Center on Age & Community was featured in the PBS documentary, The Penelope Project.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperOne
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062906186
• ISBN 13: 9780062906182
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
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