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Erin Partridge has been able to greatly benefit from the power of art therapy, by enhancing the capabilities and support of older people, and this book truly provides an informed guide and comprehensive framework for art therapists that they desperately need, especially for those dealing with this amazing age group.

Claudia Misra, assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame de Namur, holds a doctorate and works as a certified art therapy practitioner and specialist, providing marital and family psychological counseling.

By setting a framework for art therapy for older adults, this book highlights the incredible independence, competence, and abilities of older adults, including older adults with dementia or other aging conditions. Using a collaborative artistic approach, the author provides methods and guidance she has specifically developed. To facilitate group participation, stimulate intellectual and emotional explorations, and enhance both individual and collective capabilities.

On the other hand, with regard to places where elderly people gather, nursing homes, and places concerned with providing specialized nursing services and caring for people with dementia, this book includes detailed case studies and effective ideas for using art therapy to overcome feelings of shame about the symptoms of stroke and dementia. Aging, which increases fruitful interaction between older people in care homes, supports their sense of flexibility and ability to adapt within their community, and enjoy more and more positive aspects in their lives.

Erin Partridge: An art therapist and researcher, she has successfully worked with older adults for more than seven years. She now works as a part-time lecturer in the Art Therapy Department at the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California.