The impact of music interventions for people living and working in care settings. Read full report of Live Music Now and University of Winchester 2018 project.
Publications
Art in Healthcare
Art in Healthcare’s vision is ‘Art for every healthcare setting in Scotland’ and their mission is to use visual art to improve health and wellbeing.
New publication Encounters, Flourishing with Art launched as part of the Luminate Festival Get hold of a copy here
Treasury of arts activities for older people
Liz Postlethwaite, The Baring Foundation
Publication, compiling 50 arts activities, long and short, for use in any setting with older people. See online copy.
Hard copies are available from The Baring Foundation whilst stocks last.
Experiences of Being
Beth Johnson Foundation, Anchor
Evaluation of the benefit of drama, music and dancing in
improving the wellbeing of older people in
care homes.
City Arts
Don’t be Afraid to Dance is a pack 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.
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.