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Resources

17 November 2017

Dutch old masters – and mistresses: creative ageing in the Netherlands

An overview of participatory arts for older people in the Netherlands, with inspiring examples from across art forms.

26 October 2017

Late opening: Arts and older people in Scotland

Andrew Eaton-Lewis

Summarises the remarkable range of creative ageing projects across Scotland and asks what needs to be done to help this activity continue to thrive.

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.

Arts in care homes: online resource

Social Care Institute for Excellence

An online resource of arts activities for care homes.

The role of local authorities in creative ageing

How a focus on the arts for older people can enhance local authorities' delivery and effectiveness, often without huge financial resources.

Growing the creative ageing movement: international lessons for the UK

Showcases the learning and experiences from a 'Creative Ageing' fellowship scheme run by Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

Long Live Arts manifesto: feel the arts

A rich series of case studies from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, themed by practice, research, training and policy.

West Yorkshire Playhouse Guide to Dementia Friendly Performances

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

Not so cut off

Arts Council Northern Ireland

Illustrates the benefits of participation in the arts for isolated older people.

Ageing in public – creative practice in ageing and the public realm from across the UK

A series of contributions to a one-day conference funded by the Baring Foundation in 2014.