Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together 

 

Experience the many benefits of using creativity and expressive arts to engage people living with dementia. Learn how to adapt people’s hobbies and interests to their changing abilities. Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin have interviewed dozens of innovators around the world, who show that using meaningful arts activities can increase communications, reduce anxiety,  and enhance a person living with dementia’s sense of purpose. This lively workshop shows you how designing an inland beach, swing dancing to the shower, and creating a list of favorite songs can tap into imagination and the creative spirit.  We highlight ideas from a global array of experts.  These ideas work well for family and professional care partners, friends, health care professionals, social workers, spiritual leaders, hospice workers, and more. 

 

Deborah and Ron have orchestrated workshops and performed her dramatized stories for Alzheimer’s Associations and care partners groups in the United States, New Zealand, Nova Scotia, Puerto Rico, England, Ireland, Chile, Costa Rica, Italy, Turkey, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They have worked with spiritual groups, hospice, healthcare professionals, activity professionals, long-term care centers, social workers, and book clubs.

 

Deborah’s latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, offers readers meaningful ways to stay connected from dozens of innovators world-wide. Marc Wortmann, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Disease International, says the book is: A 'must read' for every care partner!