This exciting and unique book provides a significant collection of the research base and theory surrounding leisure and dementia.” – Dr. Mary O’Malley, BSc, PhD, CPsychol
Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia is an innovative exploration of the role of leisure activities in the daily lives of individuals living with dementia. It challenges preconceived notions by highlighting the value of leisure beyond its therapeutic benefits. This book underscores the potential of leisure to empower people with dementia to exercise their citizenship by actively participating in everyday life. It also emphasizes society’s role in enabling such participation, promoting choices and inclusivity.
Key Features:
Explores diverse forms of leisure, including sports, music, travel, nature, and the online world.
Each chapter includes accessible summaries and ‘So what does this mean in practice?’ sections.
Co-edited and co-authored in collaboration with an individual living with dementia.
Contributions from authors spanning the globe and multiple disciplines.
This book is a must-read for anyone in the fields of nursing, social care, occupational therapy, social work, arts therapies, arts, health and wellbeing, sports and exercise, or gerontology with an interest in dementia.
The Reconsidering Dementia Series, published by Open University Press, offers an interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary issues surrounding dementia. The series challenges readers to think deeply about the topic and its implications for students, academics, and practitioners, as well as those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr. Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE.
Authors:
Dr. Karen Gray – Researcher at the University of Bristol, UK, specializing in arts and creative activities for health and wellbeing.
Dr. Chris Russell – Senior Lecturer at the Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, UK, and Program Lead for the Post Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies.
Jane Twigg – Former physiotherapist and person living with atypical dementia, passionate about long-distance walking for a sense of achievement and wellbeing.”
