Improving Memory through Creativity: A Professional's Guide to Culturally Sensitive Cognitive Training with Older Adults
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849059535 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr Pike argues her case lucidly and logically. Amanda Pike has answered all the questions I've been asking for over 20 years while developing art programs for older people and observing the remarkable improvement in quality of life as they become absorbed in creative expression. With one fell swoop Dr. An essential handbook for all art facilitators. --Angel C. Duncan, M.A. This book deals with complex neurological concepts around ageing, cognitive impairment and creativity in a very readable way. Improving Memory through Creativity demonstrates how art and science come together, and how creativity is an essential component to neural development. MFT, ATR,
. She has a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Nazareth College and a Ph.D. Her doctoral research evaluated art therapy as a means of cognitive training and the results demonstrated enhanced cognitive performance among culturally diverse older adults. She lives in Miami, Florida where she applies her work with client
I am an art therapist and I recently started working I am an art therapist and I recently started working with the elderly. I purchased the book to gain insight in about art and memory. I was thoroughly impressed with how helpful it has been in guiding me in my group sessions. I really appreciate the theoretical background. I have been able to u. GramQuilts said Helpful Tool. Dr. Pike’s book brings together art activities and memory improvement in a number of fun experiences for the elderly. I was surprised to learn that creativity can have such a positive effect on adult socialization, self-concept, and memory. The book is not too technical for use by lay pe. Sherre said Great read!. Many people don’t continue drawing or making creative projects once they finish high school. This lack of expression can affect cognitive development through adulthood and into the elderly years. The book explains what happens in the brain and how memory loss can be improved by creativit
Amanda Alders Pike clearly explains how to structure sessions and use artistic creativity to improve memory, mood and socialization. Creativity stimulates older adults both mentally and emotionally and has numerous cognitive and social benefits. Graphs, charts, and tables illustrate how artistic creativity can parallel cognitive training to provide optimal benefits to a wide audience of older adults, and accompanying online material is provided for use in sessions and workshops.. She covers everything from ho