Dementia Communication Strategies: Using Art and Images to Enrich Conversation
Get ready to immerse yourself in color and art as you build communication skills! This interactive workshop will provide you with techniques you can take away and put into practice immediately. Some of the questions that will get answered include:
What art images are most likely to provoke conversation?
How do I find them?
How do I start a conversation with a resident by using art?
The Experience: A facilitator-guided discussion and opportunity to “practice the skill” of Visual Thinking Strategies using images to provide a non-judgmental way to communicate with residents who have dementia. It will also include an art history “Storytelling with Objects” experience, plus colorful artmaking that is easy to replicate, even on a budget!