How We Underestimate the Arts in Long-Term Care

We need an ongoing focus on nonpharmacological approaches for effective interdisciplinary care in the post-acute and long-term care setting. From Parkinson ’s disease to dementia care, a mere focus on medications cannot lead to the results we seek. Research has shown that interdisciplinary strategies based on the arts may provide an innovative answer to the need for high-quality care. The ability of the arts to connect individuals of all ages, profes sional and ethnic backgrounds, and diverse cultures make them a natural approach for revolutionizing care in various geriatric settings.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Innovation in PA/LTC Source Type: news