Dancing through Neurocognitive Changes: Dance/Movement Therapy Supporting Caregivers and People Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias 

Written by Donna Newman-Bluestein & Dr. Cecilia Fontanesi

Dance/Movement Therapy offers a multidimensional approach to supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. It integrates elements of group support, meaningful relational dynamics, synchrony, and syncopation, fostering a shared sense of presence and connection. For individuals with AD/MND, these sessions create moments of coherence, helping them reclaim fragments of their identity and reconnect with their personal history and emotions. For caregivers, DMT provides a supportive space for shared experiences, transforming caregiving from an obligation into a meaningful partnership.

Improving Quality of Life for People with Dementia through Dance/Movement Therapy 

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Written by Donna Newman-Bluestein

“How can dance and movement re-ignite the soul of a person with dementia? It’s all in the movement. Through case vignettes and broad expertise, dance/movement therapist, Donna Newman-Bluestein, illustrates the power of non-verbal communication for people who have dementia through dance/movement therapy. “

Embodiment and Dementia - Dance Movement Therapists Respond

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By Richard Coaten and Donna Newman-Bluestein

“The person living with dementia recognises that they are being met by others on an embodied level. Having their embodied state met and understood helps transform an otherwise potentially challenging situation into a life- enhancing one. DMPs such as Coaten and Newman-Bluestein of Dance for Connection train caregivers in such skills.”