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Creative arts therapies can help people with dementia socialise and express their grief

  • Written by Joanna Jaaniste, Career Development Fellow, Western Sydney University
Visually expressing painful memories and feelings can help let things go. Belushi/Shutterstock

People with dementia can flourish and show creativity in ways they, their caregivers and loved ones never thought possible. Under the guidance of a trained therapist, creative arts therapies use painting, drama, dance and music to help improve quality of...

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