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How to Meaningfully Reconnect with Those Who Have Dementia

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TEDMED Courses Gerontology Courses Dementia Care Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover a transformative approach to connecting with dementia patients in this 15-minute TED talk. Explore Creative Gerontologist Anne Basting's journey of inviting individuals with cognitive disabilities into creative expression. Learn about the power of "Beautiful Questions" to create a shared world of discovery, shifting focus from memory to imagination. Understand how embedding creative care within healthcare systems could alleviate suffering on a large scale. Gain insights into Basting's collaborative method of bringing together artists, staff, and elders to reimagine stories and create beauty and meaning collectively.

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How to meaningfully reconnect with those who have dementia


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TEDMED

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