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A creative toolkit for communication in dementia care /

Marshall, Karrie,

A creative toolkit for communication in dementia care / Karrie Marshall. - 1 online resource (200 pages) : illustrations (black and white)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction; Supporting Identity; Collage; Make a neuron; Creative brain sculpture; Treasure chest; Life-story book; Decorated narratives; Word portraits; Puppets; Supporting Memory; Enlarged photo album; Music of the eras; My mother's bathroom; High days and holidays; Parlour games; Memory box; Supporting Relationships; Map-making; Talking heads; Breathing together; Hand study; Peg weaving; Something completely different; Supporting Physical Health; Bird-watching; Channeling Andy Goldsworthy; Star-gazing; Breathing and balance. Chair marching; Bed marching; Make your own smoothie recipe; Food for thought; Picnic; Sketching movement; Supporting Self-expression; Music doodles; Warming up the voice (1); Warming up the voice (2); Song writing; Composing a song; Painting in the style of ... ; Clay work; Sculpt a dog out of clay; Support for When a Person Seems Confused; Patchwork painting; Découpage; Sifting and sorting; Poetic phrases; Collage on the inside; Matching sounds with images; Support for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing; Map of the heart; Gift making; Appreciation of an apple; Letters to the dis-ease; Appreciations. Supporting Independence; Life-story book; Journaling; Online blogging; Communication book; Self-portrait; Support for End-of-Life Connections; Nature's music; Comfort chants; Gentle puppetry; Letters to loved ones; Space traveller; Session Planning; Advance Care Planning; Activities Plan; Risk Assessment Form.

Overflowing with creative activities, this accessible toolkit is an invaluable resource for carers and relatives who hope to support and communicate effectively with people with dementia. Portraits, parlour games, puppets and more can be used to build relationships with people who may no longer be able to rely upon words and memories.


In English.

1784502065 9781784502065 1849056943 9781849056946

876159 MIL D35FFC0C-1783-42EE-B086-5DF3CC5B162A OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com


Dementia--Patients--Care.
Dementia--Rehabilitation.
Communication.
Interpersonal relations.
Misinformation.

RC521

616.8/3

WM 220
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