This new resource developed by NAPA is intended as a user-friendly guide to help managers develop exciting person-centred arts offers involving all their staff teams, artists and the local community.
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This new resource developed by NAPA is intended as a user-friendly guide to help managers develop exciting person-centred arts offers involving all their staff teams, artists and the local community.
Read MoreHighlights from Arts in Care Homes 2022
52 accessible and creative activities for everyone working with older people.
Read MoreThe 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.
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.
Read MorePublication, compiling 50 accessible arts activities, for use in any setting with older people. See online copy.
Evaluation of the benefit of drama, music and dancing in
improving the wellbeing of older people in
care homes.
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.
Report (2011) evaluating the impact of participatory arts on older people. Outlines benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
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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