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A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how
we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing
dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative
arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative
Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread
transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,
touching stories to inspire and guide us all-family, friends, and
health professionals-in how to connect and interact with those
living with dementia. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting
tells the story of how she pioneered a radical change in how we
interact with our older loved ones. Now used around the world, this
proven method has brought light and joy to the lives of elders-and
those who care for them. Here, for the first time, everyone can
learn these methods. Early in her career, Basting noticed a
problem: today's elderly-especially those experiencing dementia and
Alzheimer's- are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in
elder-care settings, making the final years of life feel lonely and
devoid of meaning. To alleviate their sense of aloneness, Basting
developed a radical approach that combines methods from the world
of theater and improvisation with evidence-based therapies that
connect people using their own creativity and imagination. Rooted
in twenty-five years of research, these new techniques draw on core
creative exercises-such as "Yes, and . . ." and "Beautiful
Questions." This approach fosters storytelling and active
listening, allowing elders to freely share ideas and stories
without worrying about getting the details "correct." Basting's
research has shown that these practices stimulate the brain and
awaken the imagination to add wonder and awe to patients' daily
lives-and provide them a means of connection, both with the world
and with those caring for them. Creative Care promises to bring
light and hope to a community that needs it most.
Of the 15,000 nursing homes in the United States, how many are
places you'd want to visit, much less live in? Now that people are
living longer and more of the population are elderly, this question
is more important than ever, particularly for people with
disabilities. We must transform long-term care into an experience
we and our loved ones can face without dread. It can be done. The
Penelope Project shows how by taking readers on an ambitious
journey to create a long-term care community that engages its
residents in challenging, meaningful art-making. At Milwaukee's
Luther Manor, a team of artists from the University of Wisconsin's
theatre department and Sojourn Theatre Company, university
students, staff, residents, and volunteers traded their bingo cards
for copies of The Odyssey. They embarked on atwo-year project to
examine this ancient story from the perspective of the hero who
never left home: Penelope, wife of Odysseus. Together, the team
staged a play that engaged everyone and transcended the limits not
just of old age and disability but also youth, institutional
regulations, and disciplinary boundaries. Inviting readers to see
through the eyes of residents, students, artists, staff, family
members, and experts in the fields of education, long-term care,
and civically engaged arts practice, thisbook underscores the
essential role of the arts and humanities in living richly.
Waiting, as Penelope waited, need not be a time of loss and
neglect. The Penelope Project boldly dreams of how to make late
life a time of growth and learning. If you dream of improving
people's lives through creative endeavors, this book
providespractical advice.
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