Introduction to Creative and Sensory Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease

Creativity and creative expression is important. They can highten our senses, give us a new way of seeing, hearing, and feeling things and evoke memories and emotions. Creative and sensory activities have been used for a long time in dementia care, for entertainment, for therapy & to maintain skills and find new ones.

All sorts of people get dementia. Previous lifestyles, personal histories and interests will mean that each person has a unique background and will respond accordingly. This introduction looks at ideas and the benefits of creative and sensory therapies for people with dementia such as Alzheimer's disease. Related Information

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