The Creative Dementia Practice Handbook
Arts for Health and Wellbeing
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This handbook examines why, how and where creative arts can help meet the social, psychological and occupational needs of people living with dementia and their family carers.
Bringing together case studies of music, dance, poetry, digital arts and more, this book explores the core skills needed to co-create inspiring programmes in various settings. Foregrounding the lived experience of people living with dementia and their carers, each chapter showcases best practice, person-centred approaches, core learning points and online resources.
Full of expert information and clear practical guidance, this book is essential reading for students, early career and experienced practitioners seeking to improve health and wellbeing for people living with dementia.
Bringing together case studies of music, dance, poetry, digital arts and more, this book explores the core skills needed to co-create inspiring programmes in various settings. Foregrounding the lived experience of people living with dementia and their carers, each chapter showcases best practice, person-centred approaches, core learning points and online resources.
Full of expert information and clear practical guidance, this book is essential reading for students, early career and experienced practitioners seeking to improve health and wellbeing for people living with dementia.
- Published: Dec 18 2025
- Pages: 224
- ISBN: 9781805010357
Press Reviews
Dr. Steven Michael OBE FRSA, Visiting Professor, University of Huddersfield independent Chair, Creative Wakefield
People with significant memory problems and their carers often experience an existence without any sense of hope or joy. As evidenced by the life affirming chapters of this inspiring book, the power of creativity to enhance the lived experience of such people is beautifully illustrated. I personally commend it to those concerned with ensuring excellence in this field of work.
David Cutler, Director of the Baring Foundation
The Creative Dementia Practice Handbook is a milestone in arts engagement for people living with dementia. Drawing on decades of experience, the authors have distilled academic evidence, lived experience and the professional practice of many artists and therapists who lead this field. Wide ranging, wise and passionate, this book is essential for anyone practicing in the increasingly important field of creative dementia.