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Paperback. Condition: Good. Memory loss can be one of the most terrifying aspects of a diagnosis of dementia. Yet the fear and dread of losing our memory make the experience of the disease worse than it needs to be, according to cultural critic and playwright Anne Davis Basting. She says, Forget memory. Basting emphasizes the importance of activities that focus on the present to improve the lives of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Based on ten years of practice and research in the field, Basting's study includes specific examples of innovative programs that stimulate growth, humor, and emotional connection; translates into accessible language a wide range of provocative academic works on memory; and addresses how advances in medical research and clinical practice are already pushing radical changes in care for persons with dementia. Bold, optimistic, and innovative, Basting's cultural critique of dementia care offers a vision for how we can change the way we think about and care for people with memory loss.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Memory loss can be one of the most terrifying aspects of a diagnosis of dementia. Yet the fear and dread of losing our memory make the experience of the disease worse than it needs to be, according to cultural critic and playwright Anne Davis Basting. She says, Forget memory. Basting emphasizes the importance of activities that focus on the present to improve the lives of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Based on ten years of practice and research in the field, Basting's study includes specific examples of innovative programs that stimulate growth, humor, and emotional connection; translates into accessible language a wide range of provocative academic works on memory; and addresses how advances in medical research and clinical practice are already pushing radical changes in care for persons with dementia. Bold, optimistic, and innovative, Basting's cultural critique of dementia care offers a vision for how we can change the way we think about and care for people with memory loss. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to inspire and guide us all?family, friends, and healthprofessionals?in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia.A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the storyof how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older lovedones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joyto the lives of elders?and those who care for them. Here, for the first time,everyone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed aproblem: today?s elderly?especially those experiencing dementia andAlzheimer?s? are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-caresettings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. Toalleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach thatcombines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-basedtherapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination.Rooted in twenty-five years of research, these newtechniques draw on core creative exercises?such as ?Yes, and . . .? and?Beautiful Questions.? This approach fosters storytelling and active listening,allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying aboutgetting the details ?correct.? Basting?s research has shown that thesepractices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and aweto patients? daily lives?and provide them a means of connection, both with theworld and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bringlight and hope to a community that needs it most. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to inspire and guide us all?family, friends, and healthprofessionals?in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia.A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the storyof how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older lovedones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joyto the lives of elders?and those who care for them. Here, for the first time,everyone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed aproblem: today?s elderly?especially those experiencing dementia andAlzheimer?s? are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-caresettings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. Toalleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach thatcombines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-basedtherapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination.Rooted in twenty-five years of research, these newtechniques draw on core creative exercises?such as ?Yes, and . . .? and?Beautiful Questions.? This approach fosters storytelling and active listening,allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying aboutgetting the details ?correct.? Basting?s research has shown that thesepractices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and aweto patients? daily lives?and provide them a means of connection, both with theworld and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bringlight and hope to a community that needs it most.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to inspire and guide us all?family, friends, and healthprofessionals?in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia.A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the storyof how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older lovedones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joyto the lives of elders?and those who care for them. Here, for the first time,everyone can learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed aproblem: today?s elderly?especially those experiencing dementia andAlzheimer?s? are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-caresettings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. Toalleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach thatcombines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-basedtherapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination.Rooted in twenty-five years of research, these newtechniques draw on core creative exercises?such as ?Yes, and . . .? and?Beautiful Questions.? This approach fosters storytelling and active listening,allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories without worrying aboutgetting the details ?correct.? Basting?s research has shown that thesepractices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and aweto patients? daily lives?and provide them a means of connection, both with theworld and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bringlight and hope to a community that needs it most.…

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Memory loss can be one of the most terrifying aspects of a diagnosis of dementia. Yet the fear and dread of losing our memory make the experience of the disease worse than it needs to be, according to cultural critic and playwright Anne Davis Basting. She says, Forget memory. Basting emphasizes the importance of activities that focus on the present to improve the lives of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Based on ten years of practice and research in the field, Basting's study includes specific examples of innovative programs that stimulate growth, humor, and emotional connection; translates into accessible language a wide range of provocative academic works on memory; and addresses how advances in medical research and clinical practice are already pushing radical changes in care for persons with dementia. Bold, optimistic, and innovative, Basting's cultural critique of dementia care offers a vision for how we can change the way we think about and care for people with memory loss.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.