Doll Therapy – Do’s, Don’ts & Procedures
By Jane Verity To implement Dementia Care Australia’s definition of Doll Therapy as the mindful use of dolls for their symbolic significance to help improve…
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By Jane Verity To implement Dementia Care Australia’s definition of Doll Therapy as the mindful use of dolls for their symbolic significance to help improve…
By Jane Verity ‘What do you do when a resident wants to keep the doll? Do you let them have it?’ If the person likes…
News By Spark of Life Team © Dementia Care International Transcript of Interview with Dr G A Power 6.5.13 Perth, WA ‘Many people living with…
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Members article By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International The following question was asked at a presentation on how to deal constructively with challenging behaviour:…
Members article By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International There is a common concern that dressing up and using costumes may be degrading and demeaning…
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Public article By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International People who have dementia enjoy reading simple, one-line sayings such as affirmations and life wisdom, which…
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