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Creative solutions for severe dementia with BPSD: a case of art therapy used in an inpatient and residential care setting

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common, distressing and compromise care. Their diverse etiology necessitates targeted, individualized treatment. We present a case of an 82-year-old with severe dementia and BPSD, and with limited response to a range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Individualized art therapy was developed in an inpatient setting using felt material cut into shapes and coloring with stencils and pre-drawn line drawings utilizing preserved skills of coloring, while supporting frontal-executive and language deficits. The activity was replicable and carried over to the residential care setting and supported by family and professional carers.

Source: International Psychogeriatrics

DOI: 10.1017/s1041610211000457

Authors: C. Peisah, G. Lawrence, S. Reutens

Institutions: UNSW Sydney, Prince of Wales Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Art Therapy and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500