{"product_id":"creative-care-a-revolutionary-approach-to-dementia-and-elder-care","title":"Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care","description":"A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient\npioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially\nthose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that\nuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.\n\nIn Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a\nwidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,\ntouching stories to inspire and guide us all—family, friends, and health\nprofessionals—in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia.\nA MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the story\nof how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older loved\nones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joy\nto the lives of elders—and those who care for them. Here, for the first time,\neveryone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed a\nproblem: today’s elderly—especially those experiencing dementia and\nAlzheimer’s— are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-care\nsettings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To\nalleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach that\ncombines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-based\ntherapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination.\n\n\n\nRooted in twenty-five years of research, these new\ntechniques draw on core creative exercises—such as “Yes, and . . .” and\n“Beautiful Questions.” This approach fosters storytelling and active listening,\nallowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying about\ngetting the details “correct.” Basting’s research has shown that these\npractices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and awe\nto patients’ daily lives—and provide them a means of connection, both with the\nworld and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bring\nlight and hope to a community that needs it most.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062906178\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0062906178.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Basting, Anne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43400660910141,"sku":"BVV.0062906178.A","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0062906178-0.jpg?v=1785102769","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/creative-care-a-revolutionary-approach-to-dementia-and-elder-care","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}