Arts and Dementia Network

Championing the role of the arts in dementia care

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Creative Dementia Arts Conference - 11 June 2012

Apr 16 2012, 1:11 PM

Connections and Collaborations Conference 2012
Monday 11th June 2012
The Albany, Deptford, London

A key event for commissioners, care providers, academics, health, housing and social care professionals, artists or performers with an interest in older people/people with dementia.

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Arts & Dementia Network - March 2012 Newsletter

Mar 14 2012, 5:19 PM

In this issue:

  • Critical conversations: dialogues around the practice of arts in participatory settings
  • Opportunities for people over 50 in Gateshead and South Tyneside
  • Opportunities in Alnwick Garden for people with memory loss
  • Geordie Sinatra - dark comedy about dementia at Live Theatre
  • Arts on Prescription sharing event and exhibition ..... and much more

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The Shadhens

Jan 23 2012, 1:52 PM

Read about how six feathered friends, "The Shadhens", are improving quality of life for people with dementia at Shadon House Dementia Resource Centre in Gateshead.

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Arts & Dementia Network - December 2011 newsletter

Jan 03 2012, 12:07 PM

Events and conferences, international and regional news, publications, new research and best practice.

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Arts & Dementia Network - September 2011 Newsletter

Oct 03 2011, 3:20 PM

Books offer, conferences, events, opportunities, research and more ...

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Opportunity for an artist to work with Chrysalis in Hexham

Jul 25 2011, 4:44 PM

Chrysalis are looking for an artist to lead visual arts sessions based in Hexham for people with dementia.

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William Churchill Memorial Trust - Travel Fellowships 2011

Jul 13 2011, 6:59 PM

This year the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust has two arts-related categories: Arts and Older People (in partnership with the Baring Foundation) and Art History.

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Arts & Dementia Network - June 2011 Newsletter

Jun 20 2011, 12:23 PM

Dear Colleague,

Welcome to our June newsletter which you will see is in a brand new format. We hope this will make it easier to read, and also easier for you to forward on to colleagues who may be interested in joining the network.

As ever, we'd be delighted to receive your feedback, and please do keep us informed of your news for the website.

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Creative Ageing Pilot Project

Apr 01 2011, 1:23 PM

Equal Arts has been working with the South of Tyne PCT to set up Creative Ageing, a pilot arts and health programme. The pilot aims to develop an effective intervention to enhance the health and wellbeing of older people at risk of social isolation, those with mild depression and early signs of cognitive impairment.

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Arts & Dementia Network – February 2011 Newsletter

Apr 01 2011, 3:56 PM

Welcome to our second Network newsletter which brings a variety of news and information from network members. Many thanks to everyone who sent a contribution.

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Arts & Dementia Network - December 2010 Newsletter

Apr 12 2010, 3:49 PM

Welcome to the first Arts & Dementia Network newsletter, which we hope you’ll find interesting.

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