Abstract
This chapter makes the case for creative practitioners (CPs) in arts and health to be better supported in their rewarding, but often challenging work, when working with people living with a dementia and their professional and familial carers. It identifies the reasons why support is often not available and explores the obstacles to and consequences of not getting adequate support, before describing the different kinds of support available. It offers an menu approach to support, highlighting the importance of choice in both support and reflection methods, which when combined, can be used by CPs to expand and develop practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Creative Dementia Handbook |
| Subtitle of host publication | Arts for Health and Wellbeing |
| Editors | Maria Pasiecznik Parsons, Richard Coaten |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Chapter | 15 |
| Pages | 157-165 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781805010364 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781805010357, 9781805010357 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Dementia
- Creativity
- Workforce development
- Support
- Reflective practice
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