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Connection is key in dementia care. Discover the transformative power of arts engagement for people living with dementia in this inspiring conversation with Mary Crescenzo, author of “The Planet Alzheimer’s Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own.”
In this heartfelt episode, a replay of an Aging & Amazing Books & Chit Chat discussion, Mary shares her decades of experience using various art forms to connect with and enrich the lives of people living with cognitive decline. From her early days as an art teacher to becoming a pioneering voice in arts engagement for dementia care, Mary offers practical, accessible ways to bring creativity into caregiving.
You’ll learn:
Mary’s Key Messages for Caregivers:
Quote: “Art brings joy into the darkness of this disease.” - Mary Crescenzo
After the Podcast
Download Mary's Tip Sheet: 7 Tips for Connection and Communication through the Arts
Get the book: The Planet Alzheimer's Guide by Mary Crescenzo
Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission on book sales at no cost to you or the author.
Read her AlzAuthors Blog
Catch the Dementia & the Arts Podcast Episode
Follow Mary
Listen to her co-hosted show: Dementia and the Arts on Alzheimer's Speaks
Resources mentioned:
Remember: You don’t need to be an artist to engage in creative activities with your loved one. As Mary says, creativity is an innate human ability that can bring connection and joy to the dementia journey.
About the Podcast
AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others.
Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word.
If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review.
And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
Meet the Moderators
Marianne Sciucco
Christy Byrne Yates
Support AlzAuthors
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.To sustain our efforts please donate here
Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here.
Thanks for listening.
We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast
Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network
Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org
Want to be on the podcast? Here’s what you need to know
We’ve got merch! Shop our Store
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Connection is key in dementia care. Discover the transformative power of arts engagement for people living with dementia in this inspiring conversation with Mary Crescenzo, author of “The Planet Alzheimer’s Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own.”
In this heartfelt episode, a replay of an Aging & Amazing Books & Chit Chat discussion, Mary shares her decades of experience using various art forms to connect with and enrich the lives of people living with cognitive decline. From her early days as an art teacher to becoming a pioneering voice in arts engagement for dementia care, Mary offers practical, accessible ways to bring creativity into caregiving.
You’ll learn:
Mary’s Key Messages for Caregivers:
Quote: “Art brings joy into the darkness of this disease.” - Mary Crescenzo
After the Podcast
Download Mary's Tip Sheet: 7 Tips for Connection and Communication through the Arts
Get the book: The Planet Alzheimer's Guide by Mary Crescenzo
Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission on book sales at no cost to you or the author.
Read her AlzAuthors Blog
Catch the Dementia & the Arts Podcast Episode
Follow Mary
Listen to her co-hosted show: Dementia and the Arts on Alzheimer's Speaks
Resources mentioned:
Remember: You don’t need to be an artist to engage in creative activities with your loved one. As Mary says, creativity is an innate human ability that can bring connection and joy to the dementia journey.
About the Podcast
AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others.
Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word.
If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review.
And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
Meet the Moderators
Marianne Sciucco
Christy Byrne Yates
Support AlzAuthors
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.To sustain our efforts please donate here
Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here.
Thanks for listening.
We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast
Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network
Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org
Want to be on the podcast? Here’s what you need to know
We’ve got merch! Shop our Store
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