"This book brings together decades of innovation and current research in neurobiology to provide scientific grounding for recreational therapy. In addition, Dr. Levine Madori shares her insights and enthusiasm for The Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming methods she has developed, refined, and tested in her extensive work with older adults." --Joan Hyde, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts and Chief Executive Officer Ivy Hall Senior Living, Boston
This innovative book is a 9-step methodology to actively engage older adults and help preserve their cognitive functioning using this innovative, integrative approach to therapeutic art.