Resources
Helpful Links
Here is a not-at-all extensive list of resources I have found helpful and I love to share resources. If you have one that you love, I would love to hear about it!
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Helpful Reads
Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia
Four Umbrellas
On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s
Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approarch to Dementia and Elder Care
The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
The Problem of Alzheimer’s
The Validation Breakthrough
The 36-Hour Day
Guest Blog by Cris Sasso: Creativity is a Tool
I’m a firm believer that every single human is creative. Many people roll their eyes at me when I say this but hear me out! My definition of creativity revolves around the idea that at its core creativity is the ability to problem solve, connect ideas and generate...
Reclaiming Your Creative Caregiver: Part Two: Owning Your Creativity
Let’s talk creativity. In Part One of this series, we discussed finding the time to be creative. Today I want to encourage you to reclaim your creativity and remind you that even if it has been dormant for awhile, it never leaves you completely. I am speaking to those...
Reclaiming Your Creative Caregiver: Part One: Making Time
As caregivers, time often seems elusive, yet our perception of it can change based on our activities. Many caregivers who identify as creatives grapple with finding the time to create when even moments for basic self-care like showering are scarce. However, years of...