POETRY AND DEMENTIA by John Killick ( 9781785921766 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

POETRY AND DEMENTIA
A PRACTICAL GUIDE

By:

John Killick

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1785921762

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9781785921766

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Publisher:

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Pub. date:

1 November, 2017

Pages:

160

Description:

A practical guide to reading and writing poetry with older people living with dementia to improve mental health and wellbeing. Tips and techniques are included for facilitating poetry projects with groups or individuals for professional care workers or personal family members.

Synopsis:

Poetry is an engaging and inclusive activity for older people that can help develop memory, imagination and identity. This book provides guidance on setting up and monitoring poetry projects for people living with dementia in group care homes and individual families. It explains the benefits of creative expression for people with dementia, and shows how to facilitate poetry reading and writing groups in different environments.Specific techniques for introducing poetry to older people can be employed by family members or professional care staff to enhance the wellbeing of the individual living with dementia. The ethical issues of running poetry projects in dementia care are explored along with examples of poetry produced by individuals and groups, interviews with care workers, and case studies.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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