Using Drama and Storytelling in Dementia Care

Project Reference: 2018-1-RO01-KA204-049556

Key Action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Action Type: Strategic Partnerships for adult education

Objective: This project proposes an innovative methodology based on creative drama and storytelling, for creating a training program to be used by health and social care professionals in care settings, with persons with Alzheimer disease. This programme will be piloted in 4 European countries: Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and United Kingdom. It also proposes a Toolkit for improving communication between family carers and persons with Alzheimer disease, using role plays and storytelling and a public policy document for creating dementia friendly communities and institutions.

Leaflets: EN RO BG GRK

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

About Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, with nearly 60% living in low- and middle-income countries, with significant social and economic implications in terms of…
Drama and storytelling use in dementia care

Art can improve quality of life and well-being by becoming a stimulating and enjoyable experience, as it can allow persons with AD (Alzheimer’s Disease) to preserve their sense of self…
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1.Booklet – “Life in a story: Creative arts and storytelling use for Alzheimer Disease patients’ and carers’ support in UK, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Ireland” Download: EN BG RO GRK…
Objectives

Project objectives Improving health and social care professionals’ competences working in the care field through an educational program using creative drama and storytelling Improving communication skills of family carers of…
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Using Drama and Storytelling in Dementia Care

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Drama and storytelling use in dementia care

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