{"product_id":"creative-care-a-revolutionary-approach-to-dementia-and-elder-care-9780062906182","title":"Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching stories to inspire and guide us all--family, friends, and health professionals--in how to connect and interact with those living with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting tells the story of how she pioneered a radical change in how we interact with our older loved ones. Now used around the world, this proven method has brought light and joy to 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 a problem: today's elderly--especially those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer's-- are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-care settings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting developed a radical approach that combines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-based therapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRooted in twenty-five years of research, these new techniques 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 about getting the details \"correct.\" Basting's research has shown that these practices stimulate the brain and awaken the imagination to add wonder and awe to patients' daily lives--and provide them a means of connection, both with the world and with those caring for them. \u003cem\u003eCreative Care\u003c\/em\u003e promises to bring light and hope to a community that needs it most.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasting, Anne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAnne Basting, PhD, is a leader in transforming aging and elder care and the recipient of a MacArthur \"Genius\" Grant. She is the founder of the nonprofit TimeSlips, which implements her innovative approach to memory care, and is the author of three previous academic books, \u003cem\u003eThe Stages of Age: Performing Age in Contemporary American Culture; Forget Memory: Creating Better Lives for People with Dementia; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Penelope Project: An Arts-Based Odyssey to Change Elder Care. \u003c\/em\u003eHer work as the founding director of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's Center on Age \u0026amp; Community was featured in the PBS documentary, \u003cem\u003eThe Penelope Project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620842803474,"sku":"9780062906182","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5bef8dd9-949b-44e0-9123-e7b2860fa044.jpg?v=1732573774","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/creative-care-a-revolutionary-approach-to-dementia-and-elder-care-9780062906182","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}