PDF-(BOOK)-Puppetry in Dementia Care: Connecting through Creativity and Joy

Even in later stages of the disease when memory words and relationships are affected it is possible for people with dementia to express emotions imagination humour sensitivities and personal preferences This book demonstrates ways in which puppetry and associated art forms such as singing and storytelling can be used in a personcentred way to create opportunities for these human responses to emerge The author describes different scenarios in which puppetry can help facilitate connections including in response to changes in relationships communicating when words fail and in times of distress or conflict She explains how puppets can be used to stimulate memories celebrate life achievements and promote selfesteem and confidence as well as with those nearing the end of life as part of palliative care Strategies for introducing puppetry and other forms of creative stimulation into daily care are suggested and real examples are used to illustrate how creativity may benefit the person with dementia beyond the immediate session Stepbystep instructions and templates for making a variety of puppets are also included This thoughtprovoking book will be a source of inspiration and practical ideas for care staff and activity coordinators creative arts therapists occupational therapists puppeteers and other artists working in care settings as well as relatives of people with dementia looking for new ways to connect with their loved ones. Mike Craven, Maria Laura De . Filippis. , Tom . Dening. , Jen Martin. NIHR . MindTech. Healthcare Technology Co-operative. m. indtech.org.uk. 1. Conference for Home Care Staff. University of Nottingham 30-4-2014. Our story so far…. Andy . Kinnear . June 2015. What is Connecting Care?. Connecting Care – Why?. Local drivers. National drivers. Who the partners are. What we have delivered so far . What are the benefits? . Mary Ann Forciea MD. Clinical Professor of Medicine. Division of Geriatric Medicine. University of Pennsylvania Health System. Goals of this . workshop. Increased awareness of financial challenges during the course of a dementia illness. The providers’ perspective . UKHCA report . Written and presented by Jennifer Roberts . Introduction . The aim of the project has been to identify:. The challenges home care providers face . What is working well from the home care providers’ perspective and across all sectors of care. What is Puppetry?. Puppetry is the animation of an inanimate object.. What does that mean?. Animation is giving something lifelike characteristic like movement and speech.. Inanimate objects are things that are not alive.. It’s a real thing and it’s really awesome.. What is puppetry?. Puppetry is a form of theater that utilizes puppets which are inanimate objects or figures that are manipulated by a puppeteer.. Most puppetries core is in storytelling.. A . carer’s. perspective. Barbara Pointon MBE. Former . carer. , . Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society & Dementia UK. barbara@pointon.name. Malcolm in 1992, aged 51, just after he was diagnosed. Bath City Forum meeting . . Purpose of the session. To share the good practice that the Trust employs to improve the care of inpatients with dementia. Improve the understanding of . the affects . of . Students enjoy puppetry because they are able to use their creative talents. Students can:. Make their own puppet.. Write or record their own scripts.. Manipulate puppets with a little training.. Entertain and inform.. Storytelling with Persons with Dementia/Communication Difficulties/Loneliness. “. If we can nurture our own creative voices, we can then encourage creative growth and expression among those for whom we care. . A . carer’s. perspective. Barbara Pointon MBE. Former . carer. , . Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society & Dementia UK. barbara@pointon.name. Malcolm in 1992, aged 51, just after he was diagnosed. Dr Rebecca Bancroft. Consultant Geriatrician. Learning Objectives. Improve understanding of Dementia as a life limiting illness. Recognise the cardinal features of Advanced Dementia. Identify common burdensome interventions often experienced by individuals with Advanced Dementia. Advancing practice in the care of people with dementia Learning outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge relating to responses to behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia Demonstrate knowledge relating to therapeutic interventions in a number of clinical areas An appreciative enquiry into Community dementia care Prof Kate Irving Background 55,266 people with dementia by 2036 National and International policy calling for ageing in place and upholding the rights of people with dementia