Creative Connections in Dementia Care: Engaging Activities to Enhance Communication;

Meaningfully engage with people with dementia with the easy-to-follow art projects found in this book for family and professional caregivers.

Creative Connectionsâ„¢ in Dementia Care provides care partners with the knowledge and easy-to-follow steps needed to successfully implement failure-free art projects in a group or one-on-one setting--and no art experience is required! Written for anyone who cares for a person with dementia--family members, friends, and professionals--this 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.

Practical resources include: 10 basic art project "recipes," detailing supplies, instructions, and activity modifications; colorful step-by-step photographs that show how to demonstrate and lead each activity;. full-color tear-out activity cards for easy reference and reuse