title: Arts-based and creative approaches to dementia care.
abstract: This article presents a review of arts-based and creative approaches to dementia care as an alternative to antipsychotic medications. While use of antipsychotics may be appropriate for some people, the literature highlights the success of creative approaches and the benefits of their lack of negative side effects associated with antipsychotics. The focus is the use of biographical approaches, music, dance and movement to improve wellbeing, enhance social networks, support inclusive practice and enable participation. Staff must be trained to use these approaches. A case study is presented to demonstrate how creative approaches can be implemented in practice and the outcomes that can be expected when used appropriately.
authors.affiliation: Four Seasons Health Care, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McGreevy
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001155:Art Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D003405:Creativity; D003614:Dance Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009147:Music Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents
keywords: antipsychotic medications; arts; creative approaches; dementia; non-pharmacological interventions; older people