| Description |
252 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
Jacqueline T Sunderland, "A first in their gerontological field, this volume presents specific experiences and theories by 27 outstandingly creative arts leaders and therapists working with older adults in nursing homes, community centers, and psychiatric institutions. All illstrate how the techniques of drama, music, art, dance, poetry, and prose can contribute to the vitality and social interactive abilities of alert and confused, ambulatory and non-ambulatory older people. This book is comprehensive and program-oriented and will be of immeasurable help to professionals in the fields of ageing. It is a lucid guide of successful and creative artistic programs which points the way to new dimensions for the field." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies and index |
| Subject |
Arts -- Therapeutic use.
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Older people -- Mental health services.
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Art Therapy.
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Creativity -- therapeutic use
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Mental Health Services.
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Aged.
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| Author |
Weisberg, Naida.
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Wilder, Rosilyn.
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| LC no. |
83022602 |
| ISBN |
0898851610 |
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0898851637 (paperback) |
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