One day workshop – Releasing Inner Wisdom; Communicating with people with dementia through art and music

4th September 2012

The WA Dementia Training Study Centre will be running a one-day workshop for health professionals on creating opportunities for people with dementia to express their inner thoughts.

The presentation will introduce some key principles of using art and music to enable communication and highlight the evidence which supports these practices.

Participants are encouraged to be prepared to be actively involved with art materials.  Please wear clothing and footwear that is comfortable and suitable for messy play!

At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:

Discuss key principles of using art and music as non-verbal means of making connections for people with dementia.
Apply the principles in the in their own settings in the short, medium and long term.

Please click here to go to the PDF registration form.