Art Therapy with Older Adults: Connected and Empowered

This book outlines a framework for art therapy with older adults rooted in a belief in the autonomy and self—efficacy of older adults, including those with dementia or other diseases of later life.

Advocating for a more collaborative approach to art—making, the author presents approaches and directives designed to facilitate community engagement, stimulate intellectual and emotional exploration, and promote a sense of individual and collective empowerment. Relevant to community, assisted liv...