Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives
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Brief Introduction
Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative artsCourse Summary
Explore the benefits of engaging in the arts for people living with dementia, and learn how to implement arts-based interventions in care settings.Key Learning Points
- Discover the benefits of the arts for people living with dementia
- Explore how to develop and implement arts-based interventions in care settings
- Learn from real-life case studies and examples
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the benefits of engaging in the arts for people living with dementia
- Develop and implement arts-based interventions in care settings
- Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of arts-based interventions
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Interest in dementia care and the arts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video-based
Similar Courses
- Music and Dementia: How Music Can Help
- Designing Spaces for Dementia Care
- Understanding Dementia
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Founder and President of TimeSlips
- Director of the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for people interested in dementia care. You might be living with a dementia, helping to care or support someone who is, are an artist or healthcare practitioner currently working or thinking about working in the dementia and arts field, or a student, researcher or commissioner trying to understand the role of arts-based practices in dementia care,.
Outline
- Seeing the dementias differently through the arts and seeing the arts differently through the dementias How can the arts communicate the experience of living with a dementia? How can the arts help us understand dementia? How can the experience of living with dementia inspire the arts? The arts in care settings The arts in practice: Three perspectives Conclusion How can moments be understood, experienced and measured? Arts-based practices as a gateway to in-the-moment experiences The arts applied In-the-moment experiences in care settings The lived experience Conclusion Creating Common Ground: The Arts, Equality and Dementia How can the arts help to establish common ground? Shifting the focus The arts in practice The transformative power of the arts A national agenda Conclusion Language & Communication: How can we change the conversation? How can language shape our perceptions of the dementias? Creating dialogue between science and the arts Using the arts to enhance communication A broader cultural perspective Conclusion
Summary of User Reviews
The Dementia and the Arts course on FutureLearn is highly rated by users. Many users appreciated the practical and creative approach of the course, which helped them to better understand and connect with people with dementia. The course provides a comprehensive overview of how the arts can be used to improve the lives of people with dementia, and it covers a wide range of topics, including music, dance, drama, and visual arts.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical and creative approachPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive overview of the use of arts in dementia care
- Practical and creative approach
- Engaging and interactive learning materials
- Supportive community of learners
- Expert instructors with years of experience in the field
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- A few technical issues were reported by users
- The course may not be suitable for those without prior knowledge of dementia care
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming
- The course may not be suitable for those looking for a more clinical or medical approach
Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives
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Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative arts Seeing the dementias differently through the arts and seeing the arts differently through the dementias...
