Arts for Health Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Singing for Well-being toolkit was developed following feedback from clients and care staff. A training resource that supports staff and carers to organise and run singing sessions, which are sustainable, affordable and fun.
Resources
Purple Angel Music System
Resource for care home: simple and easy-to-use MP3 device pre-loaded with a selection of familiar songs and tunes for a range of musical tastes. Find out more details here
Music and Memory
Music and Memory article (2016) about the benefits of music and art therapy for people living with dementia.
Age Exchange
RADIQL is Age Exchange’s innovative method of supporting people with dementia through person centred Reminiscence Arts.
Find out more about training opportunities for care staff.
Arts 4 Dementia
Arts 4 Dementia is a UK charity, working with arts venues to:
- Provide training and develop arts programmes.
- Empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia and carers through artistic stimulation.
- Help preserve fulfilling active life together, for longer at home.
Vocal Vitality
Organisation set up by Susan Garrett, a professional singer. Vocal Vitality offer activity sessions and training opportunities for care homes to make singing a regular part of activities programmes.
Region: London
The Musical Breath
The Musical Breath provide training and workshops using the combined skills of a multi-disciplinary team of respiratory, music and voice specialists.
Find out more about their training for care staff and workshops and Singing for Lung Health.
cARTrefu
Age Cymru (The Baring Foundation)
Watch a film about cARTrefu, a project by Age Cymru to improve access to quality arts experiences for older people in residential care.
The cARTrefu Activity Pack provides creative ideas for care home staff and residents.
City Arts
Don’t be Afraid to Dance – a guide intended to be used by health professionals, activity co-ordinators and care staff and is the starting point for developing basic movement and dance activities with older people.
Everyday Creativity in Later Life: Art, Technology and Community
Dr Jonathan Gross, 64 million Artists (The Baring Foundation)
Report summarising the activity and findings of the Do, Think, Share action research project run by 64 Million Artists in collaboration with Leicester Ageing Together (LAT). The overarching aim of this report is to examine the implications of that project for understanding the roles of creativity and digital technology in later life.
An Evidence Review of the Impact of Participatory Arts on Older People
Mental Health Foundation, The Baring Foundation
Report (2011) evaluating the impact of participatory arts on older people. Outlines benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
Love Later Life
Age UK
Creative & Cultural Activities and Wellbeing in Later Life – findings around creative and cultural participation – what it is, who does what, and how it differs depending on people’s overall level of wellbeing.
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