Arts Therapies and Progressive Illness is a guide to the use of arts therapies in the treatment of patients with diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. This book covers treatment such as art therapy, dance movement therapy, and music therapy. It focuses on the care and treatment of dementia and the effects on patients, carers, and staff, highlighting the role of the arts therapies in improving the quality of life for those affected by this distressing illness.
Key Features
- Comprehensive guide to arts therapies for progressive illnesses.
- Covers a range of therapies including art therapy, dance movement therapy, and music therapy.
- Focuses on dementia care and its impact on patients and caregivers.
- Multi-disciplinary approach appealing to arts therapists and medical staff.
Additional Information
In recent years, arts therapies have been used in an increasingly wide range of applications with new groups of patients, including those in palliative care and individuals with learning disabilities. Diane Waller has been a driving force behind this expansion. This broadly focused book will be of great interest to arts therapy educators, medical professionals, social workers, and others involved in devising care plans for these patients and their relatives.
