Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create culturally appropriate outdoor spaces and experiences that resonate with people with dementia on a fundamental level and are a source of comfort and wellbeing.Contributors drawn from a variety of backgrounds describe the significance of nature in the lives of people with dementia from dive...

"Cittandino in Villa" Or "The Economy of the Citizen in the Country" By Lancelot Schaubert is the story of Vincenzo Tanara, an obsessive collector of rare plants who often resorts to theft to obtain his prize specimens. He encounters kudzu, a vine native to Japan that had been released into the up-time USA and had run rampant, overtaking and strangling out native vegetation. Vincenzo steals some cuttings and begins to sell them to rich garden owners, a decision he later comes to regret . ....

Providing theory and practical interventions, this book is the perfect companion to creative arts therapy students and professionals who wish to work with the LGBTQ community and the unique challenges that sexual minorities, transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients face today.Considering ally development, unconscious bias and intersectionality, the book provides theory, case studies and practical guidance for working with this client group, as well as experiences emergi...

Does going to work fire you up or drain the life out of you?Do you flourish or flounder when faced with change?Do you have the energy you need or are you running on empty?Resilience has become a necessary business competency-key to not just surviving, but thriving in our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) work environment. Being resilient boosts your ability to manage career obstacles, make sense of orga...

What do national dementia strategies, constantly evolving policy and ongoing funding difficulties mean for people living well with dementia?Adopting a broad and inclusive approach, Shibley Rahman presents a thorough critical analysis of existing dementia policy, and tackles head-on current and controversial topics at the forefront of public and political debate, such as diagnosis in primary care, access to services for marginalised groups, stigma and discrimination, integrated care...

Does going to work fire you up or drain the life out of you?Do you flourish or flounder when faced with change?Do you have the energy you need or are you running on empty?Resilience has become a necessary business competency-key to not just surviving, but thriving in our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) work environment. Being resilient boosts your ability to manage career obstacles, make sense of orga...