CECD - Society for the Arts in Dementia Care, Perth Australia

Affiliates - Australia
You are invited to an exciting and inspiring one day symposium on creative expression.

This symposium is for anyone working with, caring for, or who has a desire to support the emotional wellbeing of people with dementia. The theme is about the importance of the healing power of listening with the heart, and how people with dementia can express their personal stories through various arts. Topics covered will include telling stories and expressing meaning through choir work, narratives with people who have dementia and their carers, and stories expressed through visual arts. Delegates will have the opportunity to take part in questions and discussion.

Creativity enables people with dementia to express what is deeply meaningful to them and share with others wisdom and stories they have gained throughout their life. These expressions can often take health professionals, family members and carers by surprise and can provide deep insights into what the person with dementia is really feeling or thinking. Creative communication can be extremely powerful and awaken dormant energy.

Symposium 2010 Information and schedule

The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care Vancouver Canada presents
Conferences & Workshops on Creative Expression, Communication and Dementia with support from our affiliate
Society for the Arts in Dementia Care Perth Australia