Ranked #99 in Dementia
A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with our older loved ones, especially those suffering from dementia, as she introduces a proven drug-free method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to elderly lives.
Today’s elderly—especially those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s—are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in senior facilities, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate seniors’ sense of aloneness, Dr. Anne Basting has developed a radical approach that... more
Today’s elderly—especially those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s—are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in senior facilities, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate seniors’ sense of aloneness, Dr. Anne Basting has developed a radical approach that... more