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Resources

25 November 2019

Art and dementia in the UK South Asian Diaspora

Elizabeth Lynch with Spare Tyre

Research by Spare Tyre into why the UK South Asian diaspora has not engaged as significantly as some other communities with arts and dementia, despite growing evidence for and awareness of the benefits.

West Yorkshire Playhouse Guide to Dementia Friendly Performances

An in-depth guide based on the unique experience of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

6 November 2015

Becoming a dementia-friendly arts venue: a practical guide

A practical guide for arts venues on making their environment, facilities and programming accessible to people with dementia, their families and carers.

4 December 2020

Travel These Ways: Songs to sing at home

A collection of songs created for people living with dementia to enjoy singing on their own or with family, friends or carers. With films to learn and sing along backing tracks.

24 September 2021

Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People: Volume 2

Liz Postlethwaite

A second volume of the hugely popular Treasury, this time with 52 creative activities, one for each week of the year. Designed for everyone who would like to bring more art and creativity into the work they do with older people.

23 October 2017

Creating artists in residents: a national arts in care homes participatory and mentoring programme

Evaluation of Age Cymru's highly successful cARTrefu programme which organised residencies for professional artists in care home across Wales.