The Creative Dementia Practice Handbook

A guide to creative arts practice and running arts programmes with and for people living with dementia, written by leading professionals in dementia arts practice

Bringing together clear practical guidance, case studies, core skills and research, this book explores the development of creative arts practices for people living with dementia. Keeping the voice of people living with dementia at the forefront, it is an essential resource for creative practitioners and arts organisations.

This handbook examines why, how and where creative arts can help meet the social, psychological and occupational needs of people living with dementia and their family carers.

Bringing together case studies of music, dance, poetry, digital arts and more, this book explores the core skills needed to co-create inspiring programmes in various settings. Foregrounding the lived experience of people living with dementia and their carers, each chapter showcases best practice, person-centred approaches, core learning points and online resources.

Full of expert information and clear practical guidance, this book is essential reading for students, early career and experienced practitioners seeking to improve health and wellbeing for people living with dementia.